Pantry Challenge and Meal Plan

This week I am starting pantry challenge. The way it works is that I have a list of items that I definitely want to use in my meals this week.
Here is a preview of my dinner from last night. I made enough salad for rest of the week and stored it mason jars in the fridge.

Mango Chipotle Chicken Salad

Pantry Basket Items

mango chipotle salad dressing
stuffing mix
peppers
potatoes
apples ( we have lots of apples)
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Proteins
frozen turkey breast
chicken thighs
Ground beef
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Here is what I came up with

Monday- Mango Chipotle chicken salad, and rice
Tuesday- Goulash
Wednesday- Tacos
Thursday- Leftovers
Friday- Sandwiches
Saturday- Roast turkey and potatoes

So what is your plan for the week?

XOXO,

Jennifer

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