5 Family Dinner Ideas From Walmart That Only Cost Around $25
Grocery prices are still higher than many shoppers would like, and dinner is often the biggest expense among them.
Fortunately, the following delicious and easy Walmart recipes served up on their very own website hover around $25 each and make for an ideal go-to budget dinner.
Get a general feel for the preparation steps below to see if they seem manageable for your skillset and grocery list, then head over to Walmart's website for all the specific ingredients you'll need.
3-Step Easy Chicken Parmesan With Steamed Broccoli
Estimated total: $16.96
Cost per serving: $4.24
Instructions: Season the chicken and brown it in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the pasta sauce and Parmesan cheese, then reduce the heat, cover and cook until the chicken is fully cooked. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the chicken, cover until melted, and serve with steamed broccoli. Get the full recipe and shopping list here.
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake
Estimated total: $21.33
Cost per serving: $3.56
Instructions: Heat the oven to 400 F. Stir together the cooked penne, chicken, Alfredo sauce, broccoli, mozzarella and milk, then spread the mixture in a greased baking dish. Combine the panko with the Parmesan cheese and olive oil, sprinkle it over the top and bake for about 20 minutes, until the topping is golden and the casserole is hot. Get the full recipe and shopping list here.
Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas With Spanish Rice and Black Beans
Estimated total: $22.96
Cost per serving: $2.87
Instructions: Spread some of the picante sauce in the bottom of a greased baking dish. Stir the chicken together with more picante sauce, the nacho cheese sauce and cumin, then spoon the filling into the tortillas and roll them up. Arrange the enchiladas seam-side down in the baking dish, pour the remaining nacho cheese sauce over the top and bake until hot. Spoon the remaining picante sauce over the enchiladas, then top with cilantro and green onions. Serve with Spanish rice and black beans prepared according to the package directions. Get the full recipe and shopping list here.
Ground Beef and Potato Casserole With Green Beans
Estimated total: $25.13
Cost per serving: $4.19
Instructions: Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then add the potatoes, salsa and beef broth. Simmer until the potatoes are tender. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, stir in half the cheese, top with the remaining cheese and bake until the cheese melts. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with steamed green beans. Get the full recipe and shopping list here.
Sheet Pan Pork Chops With Potatoes and Green Beans
Estimated total: $25.55
Cost per serving: $6.39
Instructions: Stir together the ranch dressing, honey, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil and black pepper. Coat the pork chops and potatoes, then spread them out on a sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes. Flip the pork chops, stir the potatoes and add the green beans with the remaining sauce. Bake until the pork is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, then top with fresh parsley. Get the full recipe and shopping list here.
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