20 Dinner Recipes for When You’re Broke but Hungry

Southern Mac and Cheese

Southern Mac and Cheese: Rich and creamy mac & cheese topped with crunchy bread crumbs. This indulgent dish brings comfort food to your table in less than an hour!
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Ritz Cracker Chicken

Buttery, crunchy chicken that is baked not fried. This easy recipe has only 5 ingredients, and tastes way better than Shake and Bake!
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Chopped Italian Sliders

A slider roll filled with chopped meat, cheese, and a mayonnaise, oil, and vinegar salad. — Chopped Italian Sliders. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Imagine all the flavors of a classic chopped sub from you favorite local deli in the palm of your hand. My chopped Italian sliders feature an addictive salad topping, meats, melty cheese, and buttery rolls.
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Chicken Spaghetti

Ultra creamy spaghetti with tender chicken and plenty of cheese. Whenever I make this dish everyone always asks for seconds!
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Sirloin Tip Roast in Slow Cooker with Vegetables

Slow-cooked sirloin tip roast with a variety of vegetables. — Sirloin Tip Roast in Slow Cooker with Vegetables. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A flavorful Sirloin Tip Roast made in the slow cooker with vegetables. This recipe for sirloin tip roast is slow-cooked with vegetables for a meal that’s both tender and flavorful. It’s an easy way to make a comforting dinner for your family.
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Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle

Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle are so juicy and delicious! These pork chops are tender and flavorful because of the quick marinade. This easy pork recipe is perfect for camping or weeknight dinners.
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Meatball Casserole

This easy meatball casserole is a cozy, tasty dish that's perfect for dinner on a busy weeknight. It's brimming with top Italian flavors.
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Oven Baked Leg Quarters

Turn this affordable cut into a dinner that tastes better than rotisserie chicken. The oven temperature trick ensures crispy skin and perfectly juicy meat.
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Sausage and Peppers Sandwich

This easy recipe for sausage and pepper sandwiches gets dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.
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Ground Pork Stir Fry

A plate with ground pork and vegetables on top of cauliflower rice. — Ground Pork Stir Fry. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Want a quick and flavorful dinner option? This popular ground pork stir fry recipe combines the savory goodness of ground meat with an array of vegetables, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.
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Stovetop Pineapple Pork Tenderloin

Stovetop Pineapple Pork Tenderloin is saucy, spicy, sweet, and juicy. Stay cozy at home with a rich, caramelized, satisfying dinner for your takeout craving.
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Penne Rosa with Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Equally perfect for date night or a weeknight dinner, this Noodles & Company copycat recipe is full of flavor. You'll love the creamy rosa sauce — and the fact that it's made with an easy shortcut: jarred pasta sauce.
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Irish Lamb Stew

Tender chunks of lamb shoulder are simmered in a fresh herb and Guinness® tomato-based stew sauce that is loaded with vegetables. The perfect dinner!
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Pressure Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken & Noodles

A quick and delicious Thai-inspired meal made in a pressure cooker, featuring chicken and noodles in a peanut sauce. It's a flavorful dish perfect for a quick dinner.
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Baked Wild Sockeye Salmon

This wild sockeye salmon is baked in the oven with an herbed garlic caper citrus crust for an easy, healthy meal. With a bake time of just 10-12 minutes, this is an easy yet stunning seafood dinner.
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Ginger Scallion Crab

This Ginger Scallion Crab is a restaurant-quality seafood dish that balances the sweetness of fresh crab with aromatic ginger and scallions. A quick stir-fry technique brings out the best flavors, making it perfect for a special dinner.
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Chicken and Asparagus Bake

A close-up of chicken asparagus casserole with melted cheese, mushrooms, asparagus, and pieces of chicken. — Chicken and Asparagus Bake. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

A deliciously creamy, cheesy chicken and asparagus bake that’s just perfect for a cozy family dinner or even for a big potluck gathering. The chicken is tender and juicy and enveloped in an irresistible cheese sauce. Plus, it’s packed with green veggies, making it a winner! You can’t go wrong with this classic dish.
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Ground Beef and Noodles

A bowl of creamy beef stroganoff with egg noodles on a striped cloth next to a fork and a sprig of parsley. — Ground Beef and Noodles. Photo credit: Mama's on a Budget.

Ground Beef and Noodles are made with tender ground beef, flavorful pasta, and homemade beef gravy. It’s the perfect dinner for busy weeknights.
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Chili Dog Casserole

Chili Dog Casserole is a hearty and tasty dish to make for dinner. Get the easy recipe to make chili dog casserole with crescent rolls.
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