We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to share their favorite budget-friendly dinner staples. Here's what they said:
1. Crispy Cheddar Chicken
"Super easy: Just halve some chicken breasts, and dip them in milk, cheddar, and crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs. Then bake." —powitspaige
2. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
3. Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup
4. Fish in Lemon & Butter Sauce
5. Easy Fried Rice
"This takes less than 10 minutes if you use day-old rice and frozen peas and carrots." —Jamie Silver, Facebook
6. Pesto Chicken Bake
7. Whole Wheat Penne With Sausage & Peppers
"I use any produce that's about to turn, always with lots of garlic and olive oil." —Rhiannonelan
8. Crock-Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
9. Shakshuka
10. Spicy Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork
"Sweet and spicy. You can use a cheaper cut of meat and know that the Crock-Pot will break it down over several hours."—Diana Mia Gonzales, Facebook
11. Cheesy Olive Bread
"Olive bread is a big favorite with my family. Cheesy, salty, bready goodness." —Jessica B.
12. 15-Minute Penne Rosa
13. Tuna Casserole
14. Curried Chickpeas With Spinach
15. Homemade Chicken Shwarma
"This too!" —Lisa Arielle Evans, Facebook
16. Slow Cooker Pinto Beans With Rice and Salsa
17. Easy Rigatoni Bake
18. Chicken or Turkey Lettuce Wraps
19. Sloppy Joe Casserole
20. Roasted Veggie & Black Bean Tacos
"Spend a few minutes chopping, then pile everything onto a baking sheet and roast." —Pauline Moran, Facebook
21. Baked Tilapia in Foil or Parchment
22. Vegetarian Lentil Chili
23. Easy Chicken Curry
24. Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
"Top off with Parmesan cheese or prosciutto. So easy!" —Jessica Pick, Facebook
25. Red Beans & Rice
26. Sweet Potato, Shrimp & Kale Skillet
27. Kielbasa Hash
