3 Family Dinners from One Whole Chicken (MM#23)
Sometimes all you need is one simple ingredient to spark three amazing dinners, and this week that ingredient is a whole chicken. We took one chicken and turned it into three super yummy, completely different comfort meals the whole family will love.
Not only do these dinners bring all the cozy vibes, but they also come together with just 9 ingredients and a total cost of $21.58.
This plan comes in well under the $30 budget and is a great option for those weeks when your grocery funds are running low, but you still want meals that feel hearty, homemade, and satisfying.
Grocery List Needed for the Mini Menu
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Roast Chicken and Veggies
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Leftover shredded chicken becomes the base for a quick, cozy pasta dish mixed with Alfredo sauce and peas for extra color and comfort. You can use any pasta shape you like, swap Alfredo for cream of mushroom soup with milk for a cheaper option, or add frozen spinach for more veggies.
Chicken and Rice Soup
The final meal uses every bit of that chicken by turning the bones into rich homemade broth and simmering it with rice, carrots, and celery for the ultimate comfort soup. You can use noodles instead of rice, toss in any leftover vegetables, or stretch the meal even further by adding a can of beans for extra heartiness.
Free Printable Grocery List & Recipes
Here is a 1-page cheat sheet that includes the grocery list as well as all the recipes you need to make this budget mini menu work!
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