25 Easy Family Meals That Cost Just $5 to Prep
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.
Slow-Cooker Whole Chicken
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Easy Burrito Bowls
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Cacio e Pepe Pasta
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Slow-Cooker Beef With Broccoli
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Chicken and Dumplings
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Easy Taco Soup
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Beef Noodle Casserole
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Sloppy Joes
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Pizza Muffins
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Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Veggies
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One-Pan Chicken and Rice
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
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Slow-Cooker Barbecue Chicken Pasta
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Crockpot Tater Tot Casserole
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Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders
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Easy Pizza Casserole
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Deluxe Pizza Burgers
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One-Pot Baked Ziti
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Pasta Carbonara
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Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
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Breakfast Quesadillas With Spinach and Black Beans
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Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons
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Italian Mac and Cheese
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