25 Easy Family Meals That Cost Just $5 to Prep

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry
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
Dinner at the Zoo

Slow-Cooker Whole Chicken

02
Easy Burrito Bowls
Cookies and Cups

Easy Burrito Bowls

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03
Cacio e Pepe Pasta
Alexandra's Kitchen

Cacio e Pepe Pasta

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04
Slow-Cooker Beef With Broccoli
Well Plated by Erin

Slow-Cooker Beef With Broccoli

05
Chicken and Dumplings
Half Baked Harvest

Chicken and Dumplings

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06
Easy Taco Soup
Well Plated by Erin

Easy Taco Soup

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08
Sloppy Joes
Cooking Classy

Sloppy Joes

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09
Pizza Muffins
Dinner at the Zoo

Pizza Muffins

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10
Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake
Cookies and Cups

Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake

11
Sheet-Pan Chicken and Veggies
Tasty Yummies

Sheet-Pan Chicken and Veggies

12
One-Pan Chicken and Rice
Alexandra's Kitchen

One-Pan Chicken and Rice

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13
Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
Le Creme de la Crumb

Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes

15
Crockpot Tater Tot Casserole
Slow Cooker Gourmet

Crockpot Tater Tot Casserole

16
Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders
Self-Proclaimed Foodie

Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders

17
Easy Pizza Casserole
Cookies and Cups

Easy Pizza Casserole

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18
Deluxe Pizza Burgers
Foxes Love Lemons

Deluxe Pizza Burgers

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19
One-Pot Baked Ziti
Damn Delicious

One-Pot Baked Ziti

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20
Pasta Carbonara
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Pasta Carbonara

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22
Roasted Ratatouille With Spaghetti
Cookie + Kate

Roasted Ratatouille With Spaghetti

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23
Breakfast Quesadillas With Spinach and Black Beans
Cookie + Kate

Breakfast Quesadillas With Spinach and Black Beans

24
Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons
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Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons

25
Italian Mac and Cheese
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Italian Mac and Cheese

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