Affordable Meal Plan: 6 Easy Dinners for Under $60 This Week (Menu #81)
Comfort food doesn’t have to come with a high price tag! With just $55.13 spent on 28 items at the Super Walmart in Newton, MS, this week’s menu includes everything from creamy pastas to tangy slow cooker chicken and even an easy shrimp dinner. These meals are warm, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights.
If you check your fridge, pantry, and freezer first, you can probably get your total even lower than mine. There are quite a few basics in this plan like brown sugar and soy sauce that you might already have at home. A quick inventory before you shop can make a big difference!
Simple Dinners this Week
Groceries for the Week
If you want to see the full shopping list on Walmart in your area, all you have to do is click my Walmart Grocery list and change the zip code to your area. *This is an affiliate link, and I do make a small commission on any purchases, but at no additional cost to you!*
**** Please note, that every once in a while, an item that I pick turns out to be regional. This means that it may be a much higher price in some areas. Always double check the list and if you see an item that is much higher than normal, just adjust as needed.
Fast and Fuss-Free Meals
Pesto Chicken Bake with Potatoes & Tomatoes
This flavorful sheet pan dinner is full of color and comfort, as the chicken, potatoes, and tomatoes roast together in one pan for an easy meal with minimal cleanup. You can swap the potatoes for sweet potatoes, or use zucchini in place of the tomatoes if that’s what you have on hand.
One-Pot Shrimp and Rice
An easy one-pan shrimp dinner that feels fancy but costs very little to make! The rice cooks right in the pan for extra flavor, and a squeeze of lime brightens the whole dish. Try swapping lime for lemon or using mixed vegetables instead of broccoli if that’s what you have.
Mississippi Chicken over Penne
All the buttery, tangy flavors of classic Mississippi roast made budget-friendly with chicken breasts instead of beef. Serve it over tender penne pasta with a salad kit on the side for an easy, balanced meal. Chicken thighs work great here too, and you can use egg noodles if pasta’s on sale.
Smoked Sausage & Mushroom Pasta
Smoky sausage, mushrooms, and creamy parmesan come together for a cozy pasta dinner that tastes like comfort in a bowl. You can swap the peas for green beans, mixed veggies, or even spinach for a change in flavor.
Easy Teriyaki Chicken & California Blend Veggies
This quick skillet dinner brings sweet and savory flavor with simple pantry staples like soy sauce and brown sugar. California blend vegetables add color and crunch, but you can use mixed veggies or frozen stir-fry vegetables instead.
Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes with Air Fryer Fries & Green Beans
A family favorite classic made easy with ground turkey and a $1 can of Sloppy Joe sauce; it’s quick, affordable, and satisfying. Serve with homemade fries and green beans for a complete meal or swap the fries for tater tots or sweet potato fries to mix it up.
Free Printable PDF Grocery List & Recipes
This prints on standard paper sized 8.5 x 11 inches.
What about next week?
We put out a new meal plan every week! We have 3 ways to be notified of new menus:
*Join our Low Dough Facebook Page where we post new menus every Saturday and new meal ideas every Wednesday!
*Sign up for the weekly email newsletter. We send it out on Fridays, so you actually get early menu access!
Join our Facebook Group- Meal Planning for All (you can ask questions and get help planning your own menus)
Until next week, I hope you have a fabulous week!
