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This collection of budget friendly Cheap Dinner Ideas will give you plenty of thrifty meal options. In a hurry? Try this chicken ramen stir fry:

The 35 BEST Ways to Cook Cheap Dinner

chicken breast

ramen noodles (minus flavoring packets)

onion

red bell pepper

green bell pepper

6-7 mushrooms

baby carrots

scallions

garlic

Tbsp chopped ginger

Tbsp cooking oil

soy sauce

Tbsp Hoisin sauce

Tbsp oyster sauce

Tbsp sweet chili sauce

water

First get everything prepped. Finely chop ginger and...

First get everything prepped. Finely chop ginger and garlic, slice mushrooms onions and peppers, matchstick carrots. Cut scallions into one inch slices and keep green and white portions separate. Also, mix all of your sauce ingredients, soy, Hoising, oyster and sweet chili together in a bowl. First butterfly chicken breast, then cut into thin strips.

Get wok or large skillet hot over high...

Get wok or large skillet hot over high heat. Once it is sizzling hot, add oil, chopped onions and white portions of scallions. Sauté one minute, then add chicken. Stirring frequently, cook until pink color has left chicken, 3-4 minutes.

Add ginger and garlic, toss together about one...

Add ginger and garlic, toss together about one minute. Then add carrot, peppers and mushrooms. Stir fry 3-4 minutes. Add sauces, mix well.

Make well by moving stir fry ingredients to...

Make well by moving stir fry ingredients to the perimeter of the wok. Add water to well. Let heat about a minute, it should start simmering.

Add ramen to well, cook one minute. Flip...

Add ramen to well, cook one minute. Flip and cook an additional minute.

Separate the noodles and mix well with other...

Separate the noodles and mix well with other ingredients.

Serve hot and garnish with remaining part of...

Serve hot and garnish with remaining part of scallions.

Turkey u0026amp; Rice Tacos

lb turkey

11.5 oz bag Knorr spanish rice

warer

flour tortillas

To a large skillet add the ground turkey break it apart and cook it through. Once cooked remove any grease in the pan. Add in the bag of Knorr spanish rice and water stir well and let simmer covered stirring occasionally for 7-10 minutes.

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51 Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas (Quick and Budget-Friendly)

1. Honey Chicken Wings

2. Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Tortellini

3. Mexican Bean Salad

4. Canned Tuna Pasta

5. Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

6. Naan Bread Pizza

7. Creamy Tahini Broccoli Pasta

8. Corned Beef Hash

9. Instant Pot Vegetable Chow Mein

10. Rosemary Chicken Fillets

11. Creamy Pesto Gnocchi

12. Spanish Paella

13. One Skillet Cheese Tortellini

14. Roasted Veggie Tacos

15. Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

16. Leftovers Shepherds Pie

17. Skillet Chicken with Snap Peas

18. Brussels Sprouts Sausage Pasta

19. Cherry Tomato and Chicken Sausage Pasta

20. Crockpot Bruschetta Chicken

Enchiladas

22. Beef Taco Salad

23. Halloumi Pasta

24. Mexican Red Bean Quinoa Casserole

25. Cheesy Bolognese Pasta Bake

Cinnamon Chicken

27. Air Fryer Ham Casserole

28. Taco Pasta Casserole

29. Oven Baked Creamy Green Chile Chicken

30. Cauliflower Gnocchi Cheeseburger Skillet

31. Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes

32. Pesto Chicken Tray Bake

33. Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry

34. Tuna Broccoli Pasta Bake

35. Oven-Roasted Sausage and Potatoes

36. Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese

37. Enchilada Casserole

38. Sheet Pan Ground Turkey Quesadilla

39. Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps

40. Honey Garlic Chicken

41. Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

42. Panera Black Bean Soup

43. Lentil and Potato Stew

44. Vegan Lentil Soup

45. Chickpea Tacos

Lemon Chickpea Rice Casserole

47. Chicken Potato Soup

Salad

50. Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken

51. Creamy Green Chicken Chili

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Spanish Rice Soup

olive oil

black beans,

corn, drained

Knorr Spanish rice

tbsp taco seasoning

tomatoes

Sour cream

Avocado

Lime wedges

To a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat, add the oil. Once hot, add in the bag of onions and peppers and sauté for 4-5 minutes to cook out the moisture in the vegetables. Add in the beans, corn, rice bag, seasonings, and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and let simmer covered for 7-10 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Make sure you stir occasionally while simmering, so the rice doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot. Ladle into bowls and top with toppings. Enjoy!

Perfect recipe for your leftover holiday ham, turkey, or chicken.

Creamy Cheesy Ham Tetrazzini

lb thin spaghetti or other type of pasta

TBS salt (for salting pasta water)

TBS butter

yellow onion, diced

salt & black pepper

all-purpose flour

chicken broth (DIVIDED)

pasta water

peas

oz shredded cheddar cheese (DIVIDED)

GARNISH

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in 1/2 TBS salt for flavor. Break spaghetti in half and place into boiling water. Cook until al dente per instructions on package. Dain pasta and let sit in strainer or pot.

In large deep skillet heat butter and olive oil until melted. Add in onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic for 1 minute.

Sprinkle flour in and whisk together for 1 1/2 minutes. Whisk in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup of pasta water. Season with salt &amp; pepper. Add 1 more cup of chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in 1/2 of the shredded cheese. Turn off heat. Add in frozen peas and stir to combine,

Add in remainder of 1/2 cup chicken broth. Stir in chopped ham and cooked, drained spaghetti. Stir using tongs to fully combine until spaghetti is coated well.

Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese has melted. Enjoy.

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