10 One-Pot Family Dinners Under $10
If there’s anything I love more than a recipe with a short ingredient list, it’s a recipe that’s under $10 that feeds a crowd. And so, in the spirit of saving money and eating well, we dipped into the The Kitchn archives for some of our top hits that cost less than $10 for all of the ingredients. An added bonus? These family favorites all cook up in one pot, so cleanup is a breeze.
A note on pricing: Our costs were calculated based on grocery prices sourced from Instacart, so your local prices may vary. (We also assumed you had a few staple ingredients — like olive oil, salt, and spices — on hand already.)
1. One-Pot 30-Minute Zoodles and Meatballs
Change up your spaghetti and meatballs routine with a veggie twist — literally. It won’t be hard to convince your kids to eat zoodles for dinner with a little help from a familiar pairing like meatballs and tomato sauce. (Estimated cost: $8.91)
Get the recipe: One-Pot 30-Minute Zoodles and Meatballs
2. One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice
Kick your go-to chicken and rice recipe up a notch by adding Cajun seasonings to this creamy, saucy stovetop casserole that couldn’t be easier to make. (Estimated cost: $9.87)
Get the recipe: One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice
3. One-Pot Creamy Broccoli Pasta
The beauty of one-pot pasta recipes is that the pasta boils directly with the sauce and soaks in all the flavors while it cooks. This veggie-laden dish gets its creaminess from a secret ingredient you probably already have in your fridge: Greek yogurt. (Estimated cost: $9.55)
Get the recipe: One-Pot Creamy Broccoli Pasta
4. One-Pot Easy French Ratatouille
There’s no better way to get your family to eat vegetables for dinner than this rustic-style ratatouille recipe that comes together in a single pot. Washing dishes has never been easier. (Estimated cost: $8.61)
Get the recipe: One-Pot Easy French Ratatouille
5. One-Pot Weeknight Dirty Rice
Bulk up this flavorful rice recipe with the help of spicy chicken sausage — a great low-budget protein option that you should definitely add to your grocery list. (Estimated cost: $9.96)
Get the recipe: One-Pot Weeknight Dirty Rice
6. Southern Braised Cabbage with Bacon
Turn a whole head of cabbage into a bowl full of braised goodness. Everything is better with bacon — even cabbage. (Estimated cost $9.52)
Get the recipe: Southern Braised Cabbage with Bacon
7. Slow Cooker Salsa Pulled Chicken
You guys, this slow cooker recipe only has two ingredients: chicken breasts and salsa. Pair with anything else you already have in the fridge, like tortillas, shredded cheese, and avocado and you have yourself a mix and match feast. (Estimated cost: $9.72)
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Salsa Pulled Chicken
8. One-Pot Tomato Chickpeas and Orzo
Don’t underestimate the humble chickpea. This simple pantry dinner is packed with flavor thanks to a simple garlic, herby tomato sauce. It’s almost like risotto — but way easier since it takes just 15 minutes to make. (Estimated cost: $9.08)
Get the recipe: One-Pot Tomato Chickpeas and Orzo
9. One-Pot Cabbage and Sausage Pasta
Hello old friends, cabbage and sausage!!! Keep this recipe in your back pocket because it’s a crowd-pleaser. (Estimated cost: $9.87)
Get the recipe: One-Pot Cabbage and Sausage Pasta
10. Crispy Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Veggies
Okay, I know this technically isn’t cooked in a pot, but it is cooked on a single sheet pan so I’m going to go ahead and say that this yummy veggie-gnocchi recipe counts. Not to mention this sheet-pan method makes gnocchi even tastier than its boiled counterpart because it gets both crispy and al dente at the same time — a crave-worthy combo. (Estimated cost: $9.30)
Get the recipe: Crispy Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Veggies
This article originally published on The Kitchn. See it there: 10 One-Pot Family Dinners That Cost Less Than $10 to Make
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