What’s for dinner? 15 Quick, easy & cheap picks for Friday’s dinner

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Feeling super hungry and in a hurry? Don’t worry! These quick and tasty meals will help. They’re easy to make and taste great. Plus, you can make them in just 30 minutes. So, forget about ordering food, and let’s start cooking!

Pizza Casserole in two serving dishes.
Pizza Casserole. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Chicken Fried Rice

chicken fried rice on a white plate with a green napkin.
Chicken Fried Rice. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

A little bit of chicken goes a long way, especially when you combine it with rice and veggies. Ready in a jiffy, Chicken Fried Rice will feed the family without denting your wallet.
Get the recipe: Chicken Fried Rice

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs in a bowl.
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Easy and ready in a jiffy, these tasty turkey meatballs are made in an air fryer that locks in all the juiciness and flavor. Serve them with your favorite sauce and dig in!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Broccoli Rabe and Sausage in a serving bowl with tomatoes in the background.
Broccoli Rabe and Sausage. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

This meaty dish is made with affordable sausage. It’s crumbled up, so it infused the dish with plenty of flavor, and with sausage in every bite, no one will know this is an inexpensive dish.
Get the recipe: Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Baked Salmon with Pesto Sauce

Baked Pesto Salmon on a white plate with pesto sauce.
Baked Pesto Salmon. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins

Picture this: succulent salmon, cooked to perfection and swimming in a sea of creamy pesto sauce that’s so scrumptious you’ll want to lick the plate clean! This dish is so easy to prepare it’ll make you wonder why you ever bothered with boring, bland meals.
Get the Recipe: Baked salmon & pesto sauce

Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad

Rotisserie chicken pasta salad in a bowl.
Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Listen up, frugal foodies! Don’t sleep on the humble rotisserie chicken – it’s still an affordable and delicious way to get your protein fix. Take this Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad, for instance – it’s a cinch to whip up and a great way to stretch your dollars. So, don’t toss those leftovers – give them a second life and enjoy a tasty and budget-friendly meal!
Get the recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad

Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Air Fryer chicken cordon bleu on a plate.
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

It only takes a handful of ingredients and less than 10 minutes to make this easy and oh-so-tasty recipe! There’s no fussy stuffing chicken involved either, just grab your ingredients, layer, and cook! Pair this delish dish with all your favorite sides for a hearty meal.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Korean Beef Bowl

Korean beef bowl with chopsticks nearby.
Korean Beef Bowl. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins


Get ready to take your taste buds on a trip to Asia with this meaty masterpiece! Ground beef gets a flavorful makeover with bold Asian spices that’ll make your mouth water. And the best part? This dish won’t break the bank!
Get the recipe: Korean Beef Bowl

Italian Turkey & Peppers

Italian turkey and peppers in a red bowl.
Italian Turkey & Peppers. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins

Ground turkey is the star of this dish, and with colorful bell pepper and amazing Italian seasoning, not only is this dinner ready in a jiffy, but it’s cheap to make.
Get the recipe: Italian Turkey & Peppers

Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

2 mini casseroles with chicken dish.
Chicken & Zucchini Casserole. Photo Credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

With a sauce that’s so good you’ll want to lick your plate clean, this meaty wonder is loaded with flavor, and it’s an easy weeknight fix!
Get the Recipe: Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

Potato & Green Pea Chowder

A closeup of a bowl of Potato & Green Pea Chowder.
Potato & Green Pea Chowder. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

The perfect soup for spring, this chunky chowder features tender taters and green peas in a soup that’s brothy but enriched with a bit of cream. It’s a delish, quick, and easy dinnertime fix.
Get the recipe: Potato & Green Pea Chowder

Chicken Salad with Walnuts & Cranberries

Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad with grapes on a plate.
Chicken Salad with Walnuts & Cranberries. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Chicken breast, heart-heathy walnuts, and sweet cranberries team up in this stunning chicken salad that’s as delicious on a sandwich as it is just on the end of a fork.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Salad with Walnuts & Cranberries

Pizza Casserole

Pizza casserole in a square baking dish.
Pizza Casserole. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Loaded with miles of cheese and all your favorite pizza toppings, this easy-peasy casserole is a taste sensation!
Get the Recipe: Pizza Casserole

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs on a platter.
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are so meaty and tasty that you’ll hardly believe how quickly they cook! If you love the tangoing flavors of honey and garlic, then these are for you! Extra bonus: chicken thighs are cheap, so this is also an economical dish!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Monterey Chicken

Chicken dish with vegetables in a square pot.
Monterey Chicken. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Juicy and tender chicken breast topped with a tangy sauce, bacon, cheese, and green onions – what’s not to love? Grab a fork and dig in!
Get the Recipe: Monterey Chicken

Bacon-Wrapped Burgers

Bacon-Wrapped Burger on a black plate.
Bacon-Wrapped Burger. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Forget adding bacon as an afterthought, these meaty burgers are wrapped in bacon and are THEN cooked for maximum bacon flavor in every bite! So easy and a quick fix on your Ninja!
Get the recipe: Bacon Wrapped Burgers

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