Budget Friendly Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

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Easy, budget-friendly recipes readers are loving - plus the latest from my kitchen.

Spaghetti tossed with ground beef and broccoli florets in a savory garlic soy sauce.

Easy Ground Beef & Broccoli Noodles

30 mins Beginner

Philly Cheesesteak Tortellini Skillet

30 mins Beginner

Crockpot Lasagna Soup

4 hrs 15 mins Beginner

Lemon garlic chicken served with roasted potatoes and green beans.

Lemon Garlic Chicken & Potatoes

55 mins Beginner

Garlic butter chicken bites served over Parmesan rice with green peas.

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites & Parmesan Rice

35 mins Beginner

Egg roll noodle skillet with ground pork, shredded cabbage, carrots, and spaghetti.

Easy Egg Roll Noodle Skillet

30 mins Beginner

Golden stuffed Christmas cookies with melted Lindt chocolate centers, white chocolate drizzle, and red, green, and white sprinkles.

Santa’s Stuffed Christmas Cookies

42 mins Beginner

Pasta tossed with sliced smoked sausage, bell peppers, and onions in marinara sauce.

Smoked Sausage & Pepper Marinara Pasta

30 mins Beginner

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Dinner

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites & Parmesan Rice

Updated on November 5, 2026November 5, 2026Leave a Comment

These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites & Parmesan Rice make a comforting dinner with simple ingredients. Golden chicken pieces are tossed …

Dinner

Easy Egg Roll Noodle Skillet

Updated on November 4, 2026November 4, 2026Leave a Comment

This Egg Roll Noodle Skillet brings together savory ground pork, tender cabbage, and noodles in a simple garlic-ginger sauce. It …

Dessert

Santa’s Stuffed Christmas Cookies

Updated on November 2, 2026November 1, 2026Leave a Comment

These stuffed Christmas cookies are everything you could want in a holiday cookie! They’re thick, golden, and filled with a …

Dinner

Smoked Sausage & Pepper Marinara Pasta

Updated on October 30, 2026October 30, 2026Leave a Comment

This Smoked Sausage & Pepper Marinara Pasta combines browned sausage, sweet bell peppers, and onions with pasta and a simple …

Hi, I’m Taylor!

I’m Taylor, a mom of two and the home cook behind Budget Friendly Kitchen. I started sharing budget-friendly meals during a season when figuring out how to put dinner on the table without overspending was very real for my own family.

Now I share simple, affordable recipes made with everyday ingredients because feeding your family well shouldn’t require a huge grocery budget or a million ingredients. Around here, we’re all about good food, less waste, and dinners your family will actually want to eat.