MEALS FOR THE WEEK   January 22- 28th

MONDAY:

Breakfast: Overnight Oats: http://www.breakfastfordinner.net/overnight-oats/

Lunch: Kids choice

Dinner: Ragù alla Bolognese http://theeverykitchen.com/ragu-alla-bolognese/


TUESDAY:
Breakfast: Cinnamon rolls in fridge

Lunch: choice

Dinner:   Lemon Feta Chicken from the scramble 

Prep Time: 10 minutes    Cook Time: 30 minutes    Total Time: 40 minutes

This 5-ingredient chicken dish is tangy and succulent and so quick to prepare. It’s become a staple in the home of my friend Deb Ford (her girls often request it!). Serve it with Light Potato Salad and Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic. - Aviva

Ingredients for main dish 

• 2 1/2 - 3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 lemon, juice only, about 2 Tbsp.
• 3/4 tsp. dried oregano, or 2 tsp. fresh

• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Ingredients for side dish - Light Potato Salad 

• 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. Yukon Gold or white potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise (or use any variety)
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic, (about 1 clove)

• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 lime, juice only, about 2 Tbsp.
• 1/4 white onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 - 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, or use cilantro, finely chopped, to taste

Ingredients for side dish - Greek Olives 

• 1 cup Greek olives

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the chicken breasts in half crosswise, and if they are very thick, pound them to an even thickness with a mallet. (The breasts don’t need to be very thin, but they will cook more evenly and quickly if they are flattened a bit.)

Place the chicken in a baking dish. Drizzle it with 1 Tbsp. of lemon juice. Sprinkle it with the oregano and pepper. Top it with the cheese, and then drizzle it with the remaining lemon juice. 

Bake the chicken for 25 - 30 minutes, uncovered, until it is just cooked through. (Meanwhile, prepare the potato salad and the green beans, if you are serving them.) (Check with a meat thermometer or a sharp knife. Chicken should have an internal temperature of 160 degrees and/or no longer be pink inside.)

Slow Cooker and/or Instant Pot Directions: Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Drizzle it with the lemon juice. Sprinkle it with the oregano and pepper. Cook on low for 6 - 7 hours or on high for 3 - 4 hours. Top the chicken with the cheese for the last 15 - 30 minutes of cooking. 
(Slow cooker cooking times may vary—Get to know your slow cooker and, if necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.)

Do Ahead or Delegate: Cut and pound the chicken if necessary and refrigerate, juice the lemon, crumble the cheese if necessary and refrigerate.

Scramble Flavor Booster: Use extra lemon juice and plenty of freshly ground black pepper to season the chicken.

Tip: One more reason to love this recipe: Feta cheese, in addition to being incredibly flavorful and versatile, has less fat and calories than most other cheeses.

Serve with Light Potato Salad

Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water for 15 minutes, or until they are fork tender.  In a large serving bowl, whisk together the oil, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and lime juice.  Add the cooked potatoes, the onions, and the parsley or cilantro.  Toss it thoroughly and chill it until ready to serve.

Serve with Greek Olives

Serve it with Greek olives.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (% based upon daily values)

Calories 270, Total Fat: 6g, 9%; Saturated Fat: 4g, 18%; Cholesterol: 125mg, 42%; Sodium: 330mg, 14%; Total Carbohydrate: 1g, 0%; Dietary Fiber: 0g, 0%; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 46g

Nutrition with side dish(es): Calories 495, Total Fat: 18g, 27%; Saturated Fat: 5g, 23%; Cholesterol: 125mg, 42%; Sodium: 880mg, 37%; Total Carbohydrate: 30g, 9%; Dietary Fiber: 4g, 15%; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 48g

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: waffles

Lunch: Choice

Dinner: https://southernbite.com/slow-cooker-beef-tips-rice/?hc_location=ufi

THURSDAY:
Breakfast: waffles

Lunch: Choice

Dinner: Pasta Night




FRIDAY:
Breakfast:

Lunch: Choice

Dinner: Order out


SATURDAY:

Sunday Dessert: http://theeverykitchen.com/southern-style-strawberry-buttermilk-biscuits/