Weekly Meal and Grocery Plan: Breakfast Quesadillas, Orzo Salad, and Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

These meals offer a fun twist on everyday staples while still being quick, affordable, and easy to make ahead for the week. Each meal is very customizable and can be altered to appeal to a broad range of preferences and dietary restrictions.  

Breakfast: Cottage Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas  

These crispy breakfast quesadillas are packed with protein and take a classic breakfast wrap in a slightly different direction with creamy cottage cheese and fresh toppings.  

Grocery List (5 servings)

• 5 small tortillas 
• 1 cup cottage cheese 
• 4 eggs 
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 
• ½ cup diced bell pepper 
•  ¼ cup chopped green onion 
• Salt and pepper 
• Optional toppings: salsa, avocado, hot sauce  

Directions

1. Scramble eggs in a pan over medium heat with salt and pepper. 
2. Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Add scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, bell pepper, and green onion. 
3. Fold the tortilla in half and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. 
4. Let cool and store in containers. Reheat in a skillet or microwave and add salsa or avocado before serving. 

Lunch: Greek Chicken Orzo Salad 

This bright and refreshing pasta salad is packed with protein and vegetables and tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a day.  

Grocery List (5 servings)

• 1 cup dry orzo pasta 
• 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced) 
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved 
•  ½ cucumber (diced) 
•  ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 
• ¼ cup red onion (finely diced) 
• Dressing 
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 
  • ½ tsp dried oregano 
  • Salt and pepper 

Directions

1. Cook orzo according to package directions and rinse with cool water. 
2. In a large bowl, combine orzo, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and red onion. 
3. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. 
4. Pour dressing over the salad and toss until well combined. 
5. Divide into containers and refrigerate for quick lunches during the week.  

Dinner: BBQ Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet  

This one-pan meal is smoky, slightly sweet, and super satisfying. It’s a great way to use simple ingredients while still creating a bold, comforting dinner. 

Grocery List (5 servings)

• 1 lb ground turkey 
•  2 medium sweet potatoes (diced small) 
•  ½ onion (diced) 
•  1 cup frozen corn 
• ⅓ cup barbecue sauce 
• 1 tbsp olive oil 
• Salt and pepper 
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, green onions, Greek yogurt 

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 
2. Add diced sweet potatoes and cook for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften. 
3. Add onion and ground turkey, breaking the turkey apart as it cooks. 
4. Stir in corn and barbecue sauce and cook another 3–4 minutes until everything is heated through. 
5. Divide into containers and top with cheese, Greek yogurt, or green onions before serving.