25 Easy Family Meals That Cost Just $5 to Prep

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

When it comes to planning out dinner options for your family, the task can sometimes be a bit daunting — and expensive. If you want to make sure you have a variety of meals in rotation that are healthy and easy to make, kid-approved, and budget-friendly, we've got you covered. These 25 easy recipes all cost around $5 or less to prepare and feed more than a party of one. From dinner classics like chicken and veggies to comforting slow-cooker meals and filling bakes, these meals will be approved by the whole family.

01

Slow-Cooker Whole Chicken

02

Easy Burrito Bowls

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03

Cacio e Pepe Pasta

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04

Slow-Cooker Beef With Broccoli

05

Chicken and Dumplings

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06

Easy Taco Soup

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07

Beef Noodle Casserole

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08

Sloppy Joes

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09

Pizza Muffins

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10

Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake

11

Sheet-Pan Chicken and Veggies

12

One-Pan Chicken and Rice

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13

Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes

14

Slow-Cooker Barbecue Chicken Pasta

15

Crockpot Tater Tot Casserole

16

Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders

17

Easy Pizza Casserole

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18

Deluxe Pizza Burgers

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19

One-Pot Baked Ziti

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20
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Pasta Carbonara

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21
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Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs

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22

Roasted Ratatouille With Spaghetti

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23

Breakfast Quesadillas With Spinach and Black Beans

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Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons

25
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Italian Mac and Cheese

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