Weeknight Meal Planner: Week of September 15th

Updated: October 11, 2014
We've served up 5 quick and delicious weeknight meals, complete with side suggestions and a special weekly bonus recipe.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

This week, we've served up 5 quick and easy chicken dinners that the whole family will love. Start with Slow-Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic with couscous for a North African-inspired supper. This dish looks and sounds impressive, but thanks to your trusty slow cooker, they'll never know how easy it was to make!
Serve with:
Parsley Couscous with Apricots
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Quick BBQ Chicken Pizzas

Photo: Jason Wallis; Styling: Cindy Barr 
Store-bought items like prepared pizza crusts, rotisserie chicken, and jarred marinara sauce help this recipe come together in a flash. Baking the pizzas directly on the oven rack gives you a crisp crust in less time. Serve with a fresh green salad, if desired.
Serve with:
Green salad

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Louisiana-Style Chicken Soup

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Ginny Branch 
OK, so technically we can't call this a gumbo because there is no roux. But it certainly tastes like a gumbo, right down to the Cajun trinity of onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Serve with a crusty French bread for mopping up every last delicious drop.
Serve with:
French bread
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Skillet-Toasted Penne with Chicken Sausage

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr 
Here's a saucy, creamy pasta dish without a lick of cream or milk and only a wee bit of cheese. The trick is to cook the pasta like risotto, which releases starch into the liquid that becomes the sauce. The toasting step adds nutty, rich character and is a step we don't advise skipping.
Serve with:
Steamed broccoli

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Chicken Verde Enchiladas

Photo: Andrew Purcell; Styling: Alistair Turnbull
Here's another rotisserie chicken dish for you to love. Shredded chicken meets salsa verde, tomato, sour cream, and avocado in this Mexican favorite. This cheesy casserole weighs in at just 400 calories per serving, so you can feel good about serving your family a hearty, nutritious meal. Serve with rice and beans, if desired.
Serve with:
Rice and beans

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Chicken and Waffles

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower 
You've enjoyed juicy, tender chicken for dinner all week, so why not toss it into the breakfast mix while you're at it? Chicken and Waffles are a classic combination, and you can use up any leftover rotisserie chicken to make this savory-sweet dish. Serve with fresh fruit for a complete breakfast.
Serve with:
Fresh fruit
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