45 Affordable Dinner Recipes to Save Money Without Sacrificing Flavor

We all want to save money on our weekly grocery bills, and these dinners are a great way to do that. Made with affordable ingredients and able to feed a large, hungry family, these 45 affordable dinner recipes deliver big flavor with a little price tag. Try slow cooker turkey legs, baked chicken kiev, parmesan-crusted pork chops, and more.

Easy Hobo Casserole

A fork is inserted into a cheesy slice of lasagna with visible layers of meat, cheese, and pasta on a white plate, likely prepared in one of those classic 13 x 9 inch casseroles. Green beans sit in the background, complementing the hearty dinner casserole. — Easy Hobo Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Hobo casserole is a rich, hearty, beefy dish full of ground beef, a creamy sauce, cheese, and potatoes. It's delicious, easy, and filling.
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Air Fryer Haddock

Cooked fish fillets on plate. — Air Fryer Haddock. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer haddock is a delicious, healthier version of fried fish. It's crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and there's no oily mess!
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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops

A plate of white rice topped with a grilled pork chop, covered in a tangy sauce and garnished with a pineapple ring and chopped parsley. — Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops are so easy! Gotta love tender, sweet pork chops with pineapple! The flavors blend perfectly together!
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Easy Cheeseburger Pasta

A close-up image of a cheesy pasta dish with tomato sauce and ground meat, garnished with chopped parsley. — Easy Cheeseburger Pasta. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This recipe for Cheeseburger Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. The tender beef and macaroni pair so well with the cheesy sauce and bacon. It’s a true winner!
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Parmesan Crusted Cod

A piece of crispy cod cut i half on a white plate. — Parmesan Crusted Cod. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

You have to try this tender Parmesan Crusted Cod recipe. The parmesan cheese lends an amazing, sharp flavor to the cod while making it crispy on the outside.
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Garlic Chicken Thighs

Close-up image of roasted chicken thighs with crispy skin, garnished with herbs, showing tender slices cut, with a fork in view. — Garlic Chicken Thighs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Garlic Chicken Thighs are easy to make and taste great. If you love garlic, these baked bone-in, skin on, chicken thighs are perfectly flavored with hints of garlic and butter.
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Quick And Easy Walking Taco Bake (Taco Casserole)

Closeup of a bowl of Walking Taco Bake. — Quick And Easy Walking Taco Bake (Taco Casserole). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This walking taco bake recipe with Fritos is an easy walking taco casserole full of Fritos, ground beef, Mexican seasonings, cheese, and more
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A piece of chicken on top of pasta. — Marry Me Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe is made by searing seasoned chicken, creating a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, and tossing it with rigatoni pasta for a flavorful dish.
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Crispy Captain Crunch Chicken

Several captain crunch chicken fingers on a black plate. — Crispy Captain Crunch Chicken. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Captain Crunch chicken is a super crispy oven or air fryer breaded chicken breast recipe. Works great with whole breasts, strips, or nuggets.
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John Wayne Casserole

You are going to love this John Wayne Casserole. It’s packed full of savory beef and veggies, with a golden brown biscuit crust.
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Pork Chops With Cream Of Mushroom Soup

Easy pork chop with creamy mushroom sauce, served alongside mashed potatoes and broccoli, garnished with parsley. — Pork Chops With Cream Of Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom Sauce are the best way to cook tender pork chops in a flavorful sauce made with cream of mushroom soup. It's absolutely perfect for a weeknight meal!
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Air Fryer Sausage And Peppers

Close-up of a sausage piece on a fork with colorful grilled vegetables in the background. — Air Fryer Sausage And Peppers. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer sausage and peppers make an easy meal option that's full of flavor to satisfy your taste buds while keeping things simple in the kitchen.
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Hamburger Green Bean Casserole

Close-up of a hearty ground beef casserole topped with melted cheese, showing ground meat, green beans, mashed potatoes, and a creamy sauce, with a spoon placed in the center. — Hamburger Green Bean Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Hamburger green bean casserole is a one pot meal that's full of creamy and cheesy flavors! It's an easy dinner recipe everyone will love!
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Big Mac Casserole

This recipe for Big Mac Casserole tastes just like the McDonald's classic. It’s filled with crispy potatoes, and tender beef, and finished with homemade mac sauce.
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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs

Chicken and vegetable skewers. — Easy Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer chicken kabobs with a simple marinade and vegetables are served up on skewers for an easy-to-make meal everyone's going to love.
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Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Close-up view of a baked macaroni and cheese dish, one of the classic cheesy comfort foods, with a crispy breadcrumb topping and bits of parsley. — Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cheesy Tuna Casserole using flaky canned tuna makes a one pot meal that's full of veggies, tuna, noodles in a from scratch creamy sauce and a crumb topping.
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Crock Pot Chicken Stuffing Casserole

A spoon full of the casserole is held in the air. — Crock Pot Chicken Stuffing Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing is a super easy, savory, delicious and comforting, one-pot dinner that is sure to impress, without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Close-up of beef stir-fry with mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions in a skillet, stirred with a black spatula while cooking. — Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This slow cooker Philly cheesesteak with bacon takes the classic beef and cheese sandwich and makes it even easier than ever!
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Easy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta

A bowl of buffalo rotisserie chicken dip topped with green onions and served with a side of chips. — Easy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Buffalo ranch chicken pasta combines the flavors of the classic Buffalo ranch chicken recipe with tender pasta for a delicious, easy meal.
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Mexican Tacos With Pork Carnitas (Slow Cooker)

Two carnitas on top of each other. — Mexican Tacos With Pork Carnitas (Slow Cooker). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas makes the best Mexican tacos. The meat is so tasty and versatile to use to create meals such as tacos or burritos.
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Chicken And Rice Crust Pie

Chicken rice crust pie is basically a modified chicken pot pie with rice. It's creamy, cheesy, and full of tender chicken, and veggies.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Legs

Two turkey legs on plate with forkful and mashed potato and broccoli. — Slow Cooker Turkey Legs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy recipe for Slow Cooker Turkey Legs is a must-try dinner. The turkey stays moist and juicy while taking on tremendous flavor from all of the spices.
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Meatball Sub Bake

This meatball sub bake is always a hit. This meatball sub casserole has classic meatball goodness. So give this Italian meatball casserole a try.
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Mom's Baked Chicken Kiev

Chicken Kiev on a white plate with salad. — Mom's Baked Chicken Kiev. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Mom's oven baked Chicken Kiev is so juicy and flavorful! Garlic butter, your favorite herbs, in a crispy parmesan coating!
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Shepherds Pie With Turkey

This Shepherd's Pie Recipe with Turkey is made with ground turkey, mixed vegetables, and a savory sauce, topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown.
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Breaded Cornflake Pork Chops

Breaded fried fish fillet garnished with parsley, served on a white plate with roasted asparagus and lemon wedges. Discover easy pork chop recipes for your next meal! — Breaded Pork Chops with Cornflakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Cornflake Pork Chops are easy to make and have the perfectly crisp and crunchy texture! The outside cooks up extra crispy while the pork stays nice and juicy on the inside! The best breaded pork chops ever!
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Slow Cooker Pork Chops With Apples

Slow Cooker Pork Chops with apples are too easy to make and need only a few ingredients and 5 minutes to prepare! I know you'll love them!
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Easy Apple Cider Chicken Recipe

This apple glazed chicken is sweet and tangy with a beautiful color and amazing flavor. This chicken recipe is easy to make and so good!
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Incredible Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Close-up of cooking chicken thighs with herbs and a side of salad on a white plate. — Incredible Buffalo Chicken Thighs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Buffalo Chicken Thighs are perfectly spiced, crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, perfect for Buffalo wing lovers who want more of a meal!
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Spicy Beef Stew (Slow Cooker)

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This Spicy Beef Stew recipe is so easy and versatile. Use your favorite vegetables, your choice of heat and create the best spicy stew with the most tender beef.
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Easy Air Fryer Mini Meatloaf Recipe

A plate containing a serving of meatloaf topped with tomato ketchup and a side of green beans and mashed potatoes. — Easy Air Fryer Mini Meatloaf Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This air fryer mini meatloaf recipe takes the classic family dinner and serves it up in a fun, single-serve form. And it's so easy to make!
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks have a mouth-watering crispy skin and juicy, tender meat in every bite. Easily adjust the heat level, they're always a hit.
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Crockpot Bacon Mac And Cheese

A forkful of cheesy bacon macaroni. — Crockpot Bacon Mac And Cheese. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Crockpot Bacon Mac and Cheese is creamy and cheesy, made with minimal effort for a terrific side dish or the ultimate comforting main course meal.
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Alice Springs Chicken Recipe (Outback Copycat)

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This copycat Alice Springs chicken recipe is loaded with bacon, cheese, mushrooms, and a rich honey mustard sauce. It's delicious!
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Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta

This spicy Italian sausage pasta packs a punch of flavor and heat with spicy Italian sausage and two kinds of chile peppers.
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Honey Sriracha Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner With Vegetables

Honey Sriracha Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner with Vegetables is a simple, healthy and flavorful dinner that you can get on the table in under 30 minutes.
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Easy Sweet And Sour Spare Ribs (Sweet And Sour Ribs)

Plate of glazed barbecue ribs garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, served on a white plate with chopsticks beside it. — Easy Sweet And Sour Spare Ribs (Sweet And Sour Ribs). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy Sweet and Sour Spareribs (Sweet and Sour Ribs) recipe has pork spare ribs covered in homemade sweet and sour sauce baked slowly and broiled in your oven.
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Mini Chicken Pot Pies With Pie Crust

These mini chicken pot pies with pie crust are made with just 4 ingredients. It’s a quick and easy dinner that’s perfect for a busy weeknight or any night of the week.
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites

These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are crispy little nuggets of heaven. They are well-seasoned and remain juicy and flaky on the inside. It’s the perfect easy dinner!
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Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

Sliced, breaded pork chop on a wooden cutting board, garnished with parsley, with a fork on the side. — Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Crunchy Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops feature boneless or bone-in pork chops coated with panko, garlic, mustard, and parmesan cheese.
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Hot Honey Salmon

A plate with grilled salmon, green beans, and lemon slices, highlighting salmon nutrition, served with a fork on the side. — Hot Honey Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Hot Honey Salmon is the perfect balance between sweetness and heat. The salmon is covered in a sticky and flavorful sauce that pairs great with any side dish!
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Easy Greek Pork Chops

Grilled pork chop served with rice, topped with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, black olives, and crumbled feta, with a lemon wedge on the side. This dish is one of our — Easy Greek Pork Chops. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Greek Pork Chops made with thick juicy pork chops braised in a seasoned broth with tomatoes, zucchini, feta, and olives make an easy weeknight dinner.
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Easy Chicken Adobo With Coconut Milk

This chicken adobo with coconut milk is simple, easy, and delicious. This delicious chicken thigh recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Easy Catfish Tacos

Closeup of an open catfish taco. — Easy Catfish Tacos. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Catfish Tacos make a delicious and balanced meal that’s great any night of the week. The juicy catfish filets pair so well with the Asian flavors of the salad kit. It’s a unique and tasty rendition of a classic taco!
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Costco Orange Chicken Copycat

This Costo orange chicken copycat tastes just as good, if not better, than the orange chicken from Costco. It's so good and so easy!
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