Hey burnout bestie ๐
If youโre exhausted, overwhelmed, and completely over figuring out whatโs for dinner every single night, youโre in the right place.
The Cooking Burnout Club exists for those seasons when life feels heavy and cooking feels like just another thing on the list. You still want good foodโฆ you just donโt have the energy for long recipes, endless chopping, or meals that require your full attention after a long day.
These dinners are built for real life, where food needs to be quick, low-effort, and still taste good enough that you actually look forward to eating it.
This weekly meal plan is for anyone whoโs burned out from life, juggling too much, and craving meals that feel doable instead of draining.
Expect simple ingredients, freezer and pantry shortcuts, and straightforward sauces that donโt require a dozen steps. These are the kinds of dinners you can pull together even when your brain is tired and your patience is gone.
If youโve ever opened the fridge at 6pm and felt instantly annoyed, this is your sign that you donโt need to try harder, you just need easier meals.
For Week 2, weโre keeping things flexible and satisfying with cozy bowls, simple one-pan meals, and familiar flavors that donโt demand much from you. These recipes work well for busy weeknights and nights when everyoneโs hungry and you just want dinner handled.
Hereโs whatโs on the menu this week: easy, low-effort dinners that take the stress out of weeknight cooking.
Hereโs what weโre cooking this week:
Cajun Chicken Sausage Orzo
This one-pot wonder brings zesty Cajun spice, juicy chicken sausage, and tender orzo together with vibrant veggies. Little effort. Big payoff.
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Shrimp Burrito Bowls
Better-than-Chipotle bowls made with frozen peppers, store bought fajita seasoning and quick-cooking shrimp. Fully customizable and ready fast, perfect for nights when you want something fresh without extra work.
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Chickpea Shakshuka
A cozy, smoky one-pan meal made with frozen potatoes, chickpeas and marinara, zero chopping required. The eggs poach right in the sauce for a comforting dinner ready in about 20 minutes.
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Asian Ground Chicken Rice Bowl
A simple, flavorful bowl made with ground chicken, a quick pantry sauce and jasmine rice cooked in the instant pot (or microwave-ready rice). Comes together fast and tastes like your favorite takeout with almost no effort.
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Want more weekly meal plan ideas?
Remember, you donโt have to cook every night or follow this plan perfectly for it to be helpful. These meal plans are here to support you, not pressure you. If you need more easy dinner ideas, you can explore past Cooking Burnout Club meal plans and pull what works for you this week.
Cooking Burnout Club Meal Plan 1
