Weekly Meal Plan: Feed Your Family for Less Than $1 Per Serving
Welcome to Homemade Simple! If we haven't met before, I'm Lori, and I'm thrilled to have you here. Today, we're diving back into the kitchen to explore some delicious, nutritious recipes that are also incredibly budget-friendly.
I've put together a week's worth of dinners that are not only easy to make but also cost less than a dollar per serving.
With this meal plan, you can feed your family for less than $40 a week, including leftovers! Be sure to check out the recipes below and subscribe to my channel for more frugal meal ideas.
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1. BBQ Chicken Baked Potatoes
Our first meal is BBQ Chicken Baked Potatoes, perfect for feeding a crowd affordably.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 lbs chicken thighs
- Potatoes
- Olive oil and salt
Instructions:
- BBQ Sauce: Mix ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a Dutch oven, cover with BBQ sauce, and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
- Potatoes: Wash, poke with a fork, coat with oil and salt, wrap in foil, and bake at 300°F for 2 hours.
- Serve: Shred the chicken, top the potatoes with butter, chicken, sour cream, shredded cheese, and BBQ sauce.
This meal costs about $15 for 15 servings.
2. White Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chilies
Next, let's make White Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chilies, served with green beans.
Ingredients:
- Rotisserie chicken
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 1 cup yogurt or sour cream
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Tortillas
- Frozen green beans
Instructions:
- Sauce: Melt butter, add flour, and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add chicken broth, cooking until thickened. Add bell pepper to soften.
- Mix: Add green chilies and yogurt to the sauce.
- Chicken: Combine chicken with some sauce.
- Assemble: Fill tortillas with chicken mixture, roll, and place in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
This meal costs about $9 for 10 servings.
3. BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza
Use leftover BBQ chicken for a quick and tasty French Bread Pizza.
Ingredients:
- Leftover BBQ chicken
- French bread loaf
- BBQ sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Bell peppers
Instructions:
- Prepare: Slice the French bread loaf, spread with BBQ sauce, and top with BBQ chicken and cheese.
- Bake: Add bell peppers to one half and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
This meal costs about $8 for 10 servings.(I had some technical difficulties so apologies for having no images.)
4. Cheesy Chili Mac
Our final meal is Cheesy Chili Mac, a hearty and frugal dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 box pasta (rotini or elbow macaroni)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 bag frozen corn
- 8 oz shredded cheese
- Seasonings: garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt
Instructions:
- Cook: Brown ground beef and cook onions together. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Combine: Mix beef, onions, cooked pasta, crushed tomatoes, corn, cheese, and seasonings.
- Bake: Pour into a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
This meal costs about $7 for 8 servings.
Conclusion
Altogether, these meals provide 43 servings for just $39.03, making each serving less than $1. It's a great way to provide nutritious and tasty meals for your family on a budget. Don't forget to check out the full recipes below and share your frugal meal ideas in the comments. Subscribe to the channel and click the bell icon for notifications on new videos. Happy cooking!
Recipes:
- BBQ Chicken Baked Potatoes
- White Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chilies
- BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza
- Cheesy Chili Mac
Thank you for watching, and I hope you have a wonderful week. See you next time!
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