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Jennifer’s Simplified September Dinner Menu

Jennifer’s Simplified September Dinner Menu

Simple, budget-friendly family dinners to make September meal planning easier.

Jennifer Overstreet

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Jennifer’s Simplified September Dinner Menu

September always feels like a little bit of a reset. Summer is winding down, schedules are getting busier, and I am ready for some easy dinners that keep me on plan without spending all evening in the kitchen.

That is exactly what this September dinner menu is for.

I planned out a full month of simple, family-friendly Trim Healthy Mama dinners so you do not have to stare into the refrigerator at 5:00 wondering what in the world you are going to make.

Most of the meals are THM S, with one THM E meal each week for a little variety. I also worked in plenty of easy skillet meals, crockpot dinners, Mexican-inspired favorites, smash tacos, and a Labor Day cookout.

Use the whole menu, pick and choose the meals your family will enjoy, or move things around to fit your schedule. The goal is simply to make dinner a little easier this month.

 

A Few Tips Before You Start

Do a little prep when you have time. Chopping onions, peppers, cabbage, or other vegetables ahead of time can make a big difference on busy nights.

Take advantage of your crockpot. I purposely included easy slow cooker meals throughout the month because sometimes knowing dinner is already cooking is half the battle.

And do not be afraid to cook extra. If you are already browning taco meat or cooking chicken, making a little more can give you a head start on another meal later in the week.

Most importantly, make this menu work for you. You do not have to follow it perfectly for it to be helpful.

I hope this September dinner menu makes your month a little easier.

You do not have to make every meal exactly as written or follow the days perfectly. Move things around, repeat your family’s favorites, and skip anything that does not work for you.

Having a plan — even a flexible one — can make staying on plan so much easier when life gets busy.

I hope you find some new favorites this month, and as always, I would love to hear which recipes your family enjoys the most.

Happy cooking!

WEEK 1 MENU

Tuesday, September 1:
Easy and Delicious Low Carb Mexican Pizza
THM S

“We are kicking off our first Tuesday of September with a fun, crispy Mexican pizza night that satisfies those take-out cravings perfectly while staying low carb.”

Side suggestion:
Lightened-Up Charro Beans

Wednesday, September 2:
Healthy Bang Bang Chicken
THM S

“Wednesday calls for something quick and flavorful. This baked chicken brings a delicious kick that the whole family will love.”

Thursday, September 3:
Easy Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken
THM E

“Our weekly THM E meal is an incredibly easy crockpot favorite. It keeps things lean, sweet, and wonderfully satisfying.”

Friday, September 4:
Creamy Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet
THM S

“Friday is skillet night! This budget-friendly cabbage and kielbasa combo comes together incredibly fast and has such a rich, comforting flavor.”

Saturday, September 5:
Greek Inspired Smash Tacos! Low Carb and THM S
THM S

“Saturdays are made for smash tacos! This Greek-inspired twist brings a fresh, flavorful spin to our favorite weekend cooking style.”

Sunday, September 6:
Super Easy and Cheesy Meatball Bake, Low Carb and Trim Healthy Mama S
THM S

“A cozy, bubbling meatball casserole is the ultimate Sunday family meal to gather around after a blessed day of rest and fellowship.”

Monday, September 7:
40+ Easy THM Summer Cookout Recipes for July 4th & BBQs
THM S

“This is our custom holiday meal for Labor Day! We are celebrating the end of summer with a wonderful cookout spread of simple, on-plan BBQ favorites.”

WEEK 2 MENU

Tuesday, September 8:
Chicken Enchiladas with Verde Cream Sauce
THM S

“Tuesday night is Mexican night again! This creamy verde enchilada bake brings all the restaurant flavor right to your kitchen table.”

Wednesday, September 9:
Marvelous Marry Me Chicken: Low Carb and Trim Healthy Mama S!
THM S

“Keep Wednesday simple with a decadent, sun-dried tomato cream sauce chicken that tastes fancy but takes very little effort.”

Thursday, September 10:
High Protein Elote Chicken Bowl
THM E

“We are getting our healthy carbs in with this delicious, protein-packed elote street corn chicken bowl for our weekly THM E.”

Side suggestion:
Lightened-Up Charro Beans

Friday, September 11:
Easy & Delicious: THM S Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet
THM S

“Enjoy all the savory, cheesy goodness of a bacon cheeseburger on Friday night without the heavy bun or the mess.”

Saturday, September 12:
Potsticker Smash Tacos
THM S

“These Potsticker Smash Tacos bring all the savory, ginger-garlic goodness of your favorite potstickers into a crispy, easy-to-make taco that keeps you happily in S mode! It’s the perfect fun and flavorful weeknight dinner that the whole family will love while keeping you beautifully on-track.”

Side suggestion:
A crisp sesame ginger cabbage slaw or a side of steamed broccoli

Sunday, September 13:
Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan
THM S

“A delicious weekend favorite. Serve with a big salad. ”

Monday, September 14:
Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops
THM S

“Let your crockpot do the heavy lifting on Monday with these unbelievably tender, ranch-seasoned pork chops.”

WEEK 3 MENU

Tuesday, September 15:
Pollo Con Queso- Fantastic, Low Carb and Trim Healthy Mama S
THM S

“We are keeping Tuesday Mexican night fun with this rich, cheesy Pollo Con Queso that the kids will gobble right up.”

Wednesday, September 16:
Easy and Delicious Chicken Piccata: Low Carb and Trim Healthy Mama S
THM S

“A bright, zesty lemon and caper chicken skillet that is simple enough for a busy Wednesday night but feels incredibly special.”

Thursday, September 17:
Creamy Light Potato Soup
THM E

“Our weekly THM E is a comforting, velvety soup that feels indulgent but keeps things wonderfully light and low fat.”

Friday, September 18:
Creamy Taco Beef Cauliflower Rice Skillet
THM S

“This Friday skillet dinner is loaded with savory beef, rich spices, and hidden cauliflower rice for a quick, one-pot family favorite.”

Saturday, September 19:
Low Carb Big Mac Smash Tacos
THM S

“A fresh, family-friendly Trim Healthy Mama dinner straight from jenniferoverstreet.com.”

Sunday, September 20:
Hot Honey Garlic Sirloin Steak Bites
THM S

“A delicious take on sirloin steak bites. Serve with air fried potatoes and skillet green beans for an easy Sunday dinner.”

Monday, September 21:
The Easiest Creamy Crockpot Spinach Meatballs: Low Carb, Trim Healthy Mama S
THM S

“Start your week with these creamy, nourishing crockpot meatballs that sneak in healthy spinach in the most delicious way.”

WEEK 4 MENU

Tuesday, September 22:
The Best Taco Texas Trash Chicken
THM S

“Our final Mexican Tuesday of September features this incredibly flavorful, cheesy chicken bake packed with zesty taco goodness.”

Side suggestion:
Spanish Cauliflower Rice

Wednesday, September 23:
Cheesy Cabbage Skillet
THM S

“Wednesday calls for an easy, budget-friendly meal. This cheesy cabbage skillet is surprisingly simple yet incredibly rich and filling.”

Thursday, September 24:
Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
THM E

“We are getting in our final weekly THM E meal with a sweet and savory Hawaiian sheet pan dinner that makes cleanup a total breeze.”

Friday, September 25:
Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Skillet
THM S

“This quick Friday skillet dinner turns the classic chicken cordon bleu into a simple, one-pan meal with a rich, velvety cheese sauce.”

Saturday, September 26:
Chicken Bacon Ranch Smash Tacos
THM S

“Wrap up the weekend with a fun smash taco night! Chicken, crispy bacon, and ranch make the ultimate crowd-pleasing taco combination.”

Sunday, September 27:
Creamy Boursin Chicken Bake
THM S

“A decadent, comforting Sunday bake featuring the rich flavor of Boursin cheese. It is the perfect cozy dinner to share with family.”

Monday, September 28:
Tender and Effortless Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken, Crockpot
THM S

“We are finishing out the month with an effortless Monday slow cooker meal. Tender chicken infused with lemon, garlic, and real butter.”

Side suggestion:
High-Protein Mashed Potatoes

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