Easy Cheap Dinner Recipes
78 Easy Dinners That Won't Break the Bank

The act of cooking dinner from scratch rather than turning to takeout or microwave meals is a money-saving strategy in itself, so if you're reading this, you're already off to a great start! Beyond that, consider making vegetarian meals out of staples like beans and other legumes, rice, quinoa, pasta, and eggs. (While less meat-centric recipes are typically more affordable, inexpensive cuts like ground beef and turkey, chicken thighs, and bacon have a place in budget-friendly meal planning, especially when they're not the main event.) To make things easier, we curated more than 75 recipes that won't break the bank; keep reading for inspiration.
Vegan Pumpkin-Chickpea Soup

Ginger Fried Rice With Poached Egg

Roasted Italian Sausage, Peppers, Potatoes, and Onion

Five-Alarm Chili

Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata

Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies

Cabbage Roll Soup

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers

Pasta Carbonara With Leeks and Sundried Tomatoes

Balsamic Mushrooms, Chickpeas, and Kale With Caramelized Onions

Creamy Skillet Mac and Cheese

Black Pepper Stir-Fried Noodles With Spinach and Tofu

Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Zucchini

One-Pot Beans, Chicken, and Rice

Eggy Pasta With Spinach and Bacon

Korean Tofu With Spicy Garlic Sauce

Chicken and Rice

Tex-Mex Ground Beef Tacos

Vegan Chickpea Soup

Very Veggie Fried Rice

Cheeseburger Casserole

Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu

Creamy Cauliflower Fettucine Alfredo With Bacon

Kale, White Bean, and Meatball Soup

Vegetarian Japchae

Greek Chicken With Green Beans and Potatoes

Baked Sweet Potatoes With Cannellini Beans and Spinach

One-Pot Barbecue Chicken Pasta

Lemony Lentil Soup With Swiss Chard

Pasta With Vegan Pink Sauce

Kimchi Fried Rice

Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Vegan Burrito Bowl

Loaded French Bread Pizza

Chicken Chow Mein

Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs With Spaghetti

Chili Cheese Dogs

Spicy Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken and Broccoli Shells and Cheese

Sautéed Mushrooms With Poached Egg

Peanut Soba Noodles With Broccoli Rabe

Cream of Tomato Soup With Crunchy Lemon Chickpeas

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Quesadilla

Garlic Ranch Chicken and Veggies

Vegan Korean Nourish Bowl With Barley

Cilantro-Lime Chicken With Rice and Black Beans

Vegetable Medley Pasta

Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice

Cheesy Taco Skillet

Chicken Lo Mein

Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea, and Quinoa Salad With Jalapeño Lime Dressing

Vegetarian Carbonara

Grain Bowl With Teriyaki Sauce, Greens, and Soft-Boiled Egg

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Veggie Mexican Casserole

Spicy Tahini Soba Noodle Salad

Rotini With Butternut-Sage Sauce

Vegan Miso Soup With Soba and Mushrooms

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Black Bean, Corn, and Radish Salad

Chicken Fried Rice

Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese

Lemon and Dill Chickpea Salad

Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs

Shells With Red Pepper Tomato Sauce

Vegetarian Bibimbap

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino

Chickpea Soup With Kale and Bacon

Spicy Sausage, Kale, and Orecchiette Soup

Lebanese Lemon-Parsley Bean Salad

Pasta Carbonara

Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad
Ginger Fried Cauliflower Rice

Microwave Chicken Noodle Soup

Black Bean Quinoa Salad With Orange Vinaigrette

Turkey Meatball and Spinach Soup

Linguine With Kale and Chickpeas

