Cheap And Easy Meals For Families
25 Easy Family Meals That Cost Just $5 to Prep
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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.
1 Slow-Cooker Whole Chicken
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2 Easy Burrito Bowls
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3 Cacio e Pepe Pasta
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4 Slow-Cooker Beef With Broccoli
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5 Chicken and Dumplings
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6 Easy Taco Soup
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7 Beef Noodle Casserole
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8 Sloppy Joes
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9 Pizza Muffins
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10 Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake
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11 Sheet-Pan Chicken and Veggies
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12 One-Pan Chicken and Rice
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13 Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
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14 Slow-Cooker Barbecue Chicken Pasta
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15 Crockpot Tater Tot Casserole
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16 Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders
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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 Pasta Carbonara
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21 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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24 Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons
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25 Italian Mac and Cheese
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