$5 Bargain Meals - Easy Mexican Chicken and Beans

WinCo $5 Bargain Meals - all ingredients purchased at WinCo Foods

I am happy to participate in the 5 dollar dinners Bargain Meal of the Week.

For more low budget meals to go Bargain Meals and 1 trip, 1 bag, 5 dinners

Easy Mexican Chicken and Beans
Serves 4

1 lb uncooked chicken breast strips ($2.68 lb)
1 package (1 oz)  taco seasoning mix (Hy-Top) $.38
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed (S&W, $.68)
1 can (11 oz) Green Giant® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, undrained ($1.08)
1/4 cup water
Flour tortillas, if desired ($.51 / 4 ct)

1. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken to skillet; cook over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.
2. Stir in seasoning mix, beans, corn and water. Cook over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve with tortillas.

Total:  $5.33

Thanks to Betty Crocker for the recipe

1 Trip, 1 Bag, 5 Meals Purchased at Safeway for $44.34

This 1 Trip, 1 bag, and 5 meals were purchased at Safeway for $44.34. This trip would be for a family of 4. These recipes will serve a minimum of 4, most of them you should have leftovers.

I hope you enjoy these recipes: Mini meatloves, Lemon Mustard Roasted Chicken, Cheese & Tator bake, Maple-Glazed Stuffed Roast Pork, Friday Night Bacon Cheeseburger Roll-ups.

**Like to see more recipes? Check out my previous 1 trip, 1 bag, 5 meals and Bargain Meals.

Shopping list:

• 1 Gravy packet Safeway $.69
• 1 tube refrigerated pizza crust $3.69
• 2 lb of Velveeta prepared cheese $5.99 (you only need 1 lb so you will have extra)
• 1 bag bite size seasoned tator tots - Safeway $2.50
• 3 1/2 lb whole chicken $6.27
• 4 lb ground beef $7.16
• 2 lb pork loin $3.58
• 16 oz thick and chunky salsa Old El Paso $2.29 - you may have this on hand
• Fresh rosemary $2.00
• Bacon - 4 slices (1 lb package) Safeway $2.99 you will have left for breakfast
• 2 boxes stuffing for chicken - Safeway $1.59 each
• Salad mix $2.50
• box of potatoes - Betty Crocker $1.50

This you should have on hand:

Dijon Mustard
Brown Mustard
Butter
Egg
apple
2 onions
lemon juice
water
salt and pepper
maple syrup
olive oil

Mini Meatloaves (serves 8)

What You Need:

1 cup water
1/4 cup beef gravy
2 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
2 eggs, beaten

Instant potatoes

Make It:
PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Prepare Gravy mix or use already prepared gravy if you have on hand. Mix water and gravy in large bowl. Add meat, stuffing mix and eggs; mix lightly.

SHAPE into four oval loaves on foil-covered baking sheet.

BAKE 30 min. or until cooked through (160ºF). Slice and serve with instant potatoes and remaining gray or your favorite vegetables.

Lemon Mustard Roasted Chicken (serves 5)

What You Need:

1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 broiler-fryer chicken (3-1/2 lb.)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Salad Mix

Make It:

PREHEAT oven to 425°F. Mix mustard, lemon juice and oil in small bowl until well blended.

PLACE chicken on rack of broiler pan or on roasting rack in shallow baking pan; brush with mustard mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

BAKE 40 minutes or until cooked through (180°F).

Serve with Salad.

Cheese & Tater Bake (serves 6)

What You Need:

1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen bite-size seasoned potato nuggets
1/2lb Velveeta cut up in small pieces
1 cup Thick 'N Chunky Salsa

Make It:

PREHEAT oven to 425°F. Brown meat; drain. Mix with remaining ingredients.

SPOON into 13x9-inch baking dish.

BAKE 20 minutes or until heated through.

Kitchens Tips:

Substitute 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces, for the ground beef. Cook and stir in large nonstick skillet until cooked through. Continue as directed.

Maple-Glazed Stuffed Roast Pork (serves 8)

What You Need:

2 Tbsp. butter
1 apple, chopped
1-1/2 cups hot water
1 pkg. (6 oz.) Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 pork loin (2 lb), butterflied
2 Tbsp. maple-flavored or pancake syrup
2 Tbsp Hearty Spicy Brown Mustard (Regular brown mustard with work fine)
1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary

Make It:

HEAT oven to 350ºF.

MELT butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add apples; cook and stir 3 min. or until crisp-tender. Add water and stuffing mix; cover. Let stand 5 min,; mix lightly.

SPOON stuffing mixture onto cut-side of meat to within 1/2 inch of edge. Roll up, jelly-roll fashion, starting at one of the short ends. Place seam-side down, in roasting pan sprayed with cooking spray.

BAKE 1 hour. Mix syrup, mustard and rosemary; spread over meat. Bake 20 min. or until meat is done (160°F). Let stand 15 min. before slicing to serve.

Tips:

• Cover and refrigerate any leftovers, then use to make sandwiches.
• Substitute 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pears for the apples.
• Have a butcher butterfly the pork loin for you.
  

Friday Night Bacon Cheeseburger Roll-up (serves 6)

What You Need:

1 lb. lean ground beef
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pkg. (13.8 oz.) refrigerated pizza crust

Salad mix

Make It:

HEAT oven to 400°F. Brown ground beef with bacon and onions in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet. Add VELVEETA; cook until melted, stirring frequently. Cool 10 min.

UNROLL dough onto baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Press into 15x8-inch rectangle; top with meat mixture. Roll up, starting at one of the long sides. Rearrange if necessary so roll is seam-side down.

BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until golden brown.

Serving Suggestion:

• Balance this indulgent "cheeseburger" with a mixed green salad and fresh fruit.
• Serve with your favorite condiments, such as Dill Burger Slices, mustard, ketchup, sliced tomatoes and/or Thick 'N Chunky Salsa.

Safeway's 1 Trip, 1 bag, 5 meals for $41.03

Take 1 trip to Safeway, buy one bag of groceries, and have 5 meals. All ingredients were purchased at Safeway for $41.03. You will also have left over grocery items as well.

Five meals are: Italian Pork Chops Mozzarella, Pork Chops Mexicana, Angel Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken Curry, Mini Pizzas.

Your Safeway Grocery list:

• 10 pack Safeway English Muffins (you will use 4) $2.19
• Safeway cocktail peanuts 12oz $1.99 (you will use 1/2 cup)
• 1 can Safeway condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup $.89
• 16 oz Sour Cream - Lucrene (you will use 1 cup) $1.49
• 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese - Lucrene $2.49
• 8oz Lucrene cream cheese $1.49 (you will use 4oz)
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast $4.49 ($2.99lb)
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs $1.49 ($.99 lb)
• 3 lbs pork chops $5.37 ($1.79 for assorted chops)
• 64 oz Pace Thick n' Chunky Salsa $7.59
• 1lb Barilla angel pasta $1.25
• 1 24oz jar Classico spaghetti sauce $2.50 (your choice of flavor)
• 1 bunch Cilantro $.99
• 1 bunch parsley $.99
• 1 medium onion $.54
• 1 16 oz Kraft Tuscan Italian Dressing $2.99 (you will use 1/4 cup)
• 1 box Shake n' bake Original Pork seasoned coating mix $2.29

Things you should have on hand:

• 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup white wine, or substitute chicken broth
• 1/4 grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp Curry powder
• 1/8 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 8oz Gallo pepperoni $3.50

Italian Pork Chops Mozzarella

What You Need:

8 pork chops (2 lb.)

1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Original Pork Seasoned Coating Mix
1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 angel pasta

PREHEAT oven to 425°F. Coat chops with coating mix as directed on package. Discard any remaining coating mix.

PLACE chops in 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

BAKE 15 min. or until cooked through (160°F). Top chops evenly with spaghetti sauce and cheese. Bake an additional 10 min. or until sauce is heated through and cheese is melted. Serve with Angel Pasta (cook as directed)

Angel Chicken

What You Need:

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) Cream Cheese, softened
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing and Marinade
1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 lb. angel hair pasta, uncooked
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Make It!

BEAT cream cheese, soup, dressing and wine with whisk until blended; pour over chicken in slow cooker. Cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours (or on HIGH 2 to 3 hours).

COOK pasta as directed on package about 15 min. before chicken is done; drain. Serve topped with chicken mixture and parsley.

Pork Chops Mexicana

What You Need:

4 boneless pork chops (1 lb.), 1/2 inch thick
1-1/4 cups Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup finely chopped COCKTAIL Peanuts
1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Make It:

COOK chops in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 2 to 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides.

COMBINE salsa, peanuts, cocoa and cinnamon; spoon over chops. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until chops are done and sauce is thickened, turning chops over and stirring sauce after 3 min.
TOP with cilantro.

Slow-cooker Chicken Curry

What You Need:

5 chicken thighs (1 1/2 lb.), skins removed
8 oz Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1/2 onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. curry powder
1/2 cup Free Sour Cream

Make It:
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LACE chicken in slow cooker. Combine next 3 ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover with lid.

COOK on LOW 8 to 10 hours (or on HIGH 5 hours).

REMOVE chicken to serving platter; cover to keep warm. Add sour cream to slow cooker; stir until well blended. Serve over chicken.

Mini Pizzas

What You Need!

4 English muffins, cut in half, toasted
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
24 slices Pepperoni

Make It!

HEAT oven to 400ºF.

PLACE muffin halves on foil-covered baking sheet; spread with pizza sauce.

TOP with remaining ingredients.

BAKE 8 to 10 min. or until cheese is melted.

Safeway's 1 Trip, 1 Bag, 5 meals for $30.03!

This one Trip to Safeway will provide you with five meals for the week for about $30. 15 Minute Chili Cheeseburger Skillet, Weeknight Chicken Fajitas, Cheesy Mini Burgers, Creamy Chicken and Cheddar Rice, and Friday Night Pizza. Each meal serves 4.

Here is your grocery list:

2lbs boneless skinless chicken breast $1.69lb
2lbs ground beef $1.69lb
1 bottle Kraft Italian dressing 16oz $2.99
1 bag fresh cut stir fry vegs $2.50
10 pack flour tortilla shells $2.89
1 bag Kraft shredded cheese 8oz Lucrene $2.49
1 box instant rice - Safeway brand 42oz $3.02
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup - Safeway brand $.89
1 bunch of broccoli $1.50
1 box Kraft macaroni & Cheese $1
1 Digiorno Pizza (Friday night pizza) $5.99

other ingredients you should have on hand: chili powder, ketchup, oil, garlic powder, milk

All for $30.03

15 minute Chili Cheeseburger Skillet

What You Need:

1 lb. lean ground beef
2 cups water
1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 tsp. chili powder
3 cups chopped broccoli
1/4 cup ketchup


BROWN meat in large skillet; drain.
STIR in water, Macaroni and chili powder. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 min., stirring twice.
ADD broccoli; simmer 5 min. or until macaroni is tender. Stir in Cheese Sauce Mix and ketchup until blended.

Weeknight Chicken Fajitas

1 tsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/4 cup KRAFT Italian Dressing
3 cups pre-cut mixed fresh stir-fry vegetables

2 tsp. chili powder
8 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese


Heat oil in nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. or until done, stirring occasionally.
STIR in dressing, vegetables and chili powder; cook 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
TOP tortillas with chicken mixture and cheese; roll up.

Cheesy Mini-Burgers

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
1/2 cup ketchup, divided
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2-2/3 cups hot cooked instant white rice


PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Mix meat, 2/3 cup of cheese, 1/4 cup of the ketchup and garlic powder. Shape into 12 balls. Place on foil-covered baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
FLATTEN each ball into patty, about 1/2-inch thick. Bake 15 min. or until cooked through; drain.
SPREAD remaining ketchup on each patty; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake an additional 5 min. or until cheese melts. Serve over rice.

Creamy Chicken and Cheddar Rice

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 soup can milk
1-1/2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese


SPRAY nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken; cover. Cook 5 min. or until cooked through. Sprinkle with garlic powder.
ADD soup and milk. Bring to boil. Stir in rice and broccoli; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 min. or until rice is tender.
STIR in 1/2 cup of the cheese; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

1 Trip, 1 bag, 5 dinners, purchased at WinCo foods for $29.84

1 Trip, 1 bag from WinCo Foods and 5 dinners from Kraft Foods for a low price of $29.84 (average $5.97 per meal for a family of 4). With the following grocery list you will be make these recipes: Saucy Italian Pork Chops, Creamy Chicken Macaroni, Stove Top Classic One-Dish Chicken Bake with Veg, Quick and Easy Pork Chop Skillet, 1 bag of Gourmet Dining Frozen Skillet for your easy Friday.

Shopping List:
2 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts $6.70 (2.68 lb)
3 lbs (8) Pork Chops $6.51 ($2.17 lb)
1 can cream of chicken soup $1.26
1 15oz can pear halves in juice (Hy-Top Light) $.72
1 16oz Darigold sour cream $1.28
2 8oz Kraft shredded Mozzarella cheese $1.68 each
1 bottle Kraft Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing $2.72
1 package Stove Top Suffing mix for Chicken $1.68
1 package Kraft mac and cheese dinner $.74
1 bunch broccoli $.88
2 bags 16oz frozen mixed vegs $.96 each
1 bag of Gourmet Dining Frozen meal of your choice $3.75


Total $29.84
other items you should have in your pantry: 1 onion, olive oil, garlic, dried oregano leaves, dried rosemary leaves and paprika.

This is an average of $5.97 for each meal.

1 Trip, 1 Bag, 5 Dinners -$33.92 at WinCo Foods

Thank you to Kraft for coming up with the wonderful recipes for 1 bag, 5 dinners. I priced the items at Winco for you.

Here are the meals and recipes:

Broccoli-Cheddar Chicken Bundles, Cheesy Shrimp and Rice, Toasted Tuna Melts, Creamy Chicken Pasta Toss, Friday easy meal - Kraft suggests Digiorno Garlic Bread Pizza, I changed it up and listed Gourmet Dining Frozen Meal- chicken Alfredo.

Here are the Kraft recipes and list for this week.

This is your WinCo Foods shopping list:

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs $2.78lb
1 lb frozen large shrimp (Searock Frozen) $3.28
1 pkg Shake 'n Bake extra crispy coating mix $1.57
1 lb Oscar Mayer bacon $2.48
1 can low-sodium chicken broth (Hy-Top brand) $.77
1 16oz jar Miracle Whip $1.82
2 cans 5oz tuna $.67 each
1 box instant rice (Minute Rice) $3.96
1 loaf bread (Cascade) $.96
1 bag frozen mixed vegs (Hy-Top) $.96
1 bag frozen broccoli (Flv-R-Pak) $1.68
1 bunch green onions $.58
1 bunch Celery $.58
1 80z cream cheese spread (Hy-Top) $1.25
2 8oz bags Kraft shredded Cheddar cheese (2 cup in each bag) $1.68 each
1lb pkg Rotini (Ronzoni) $.98
Gourmet Dining Frozen Chicken Alfredo Meal $3.75 (Friday easy meal)

Items you should have on hand: oil and milk

You will have left over items after making your meals; such as; rice, bread, cheeese, cream cheese, onions, celery, etc.

Total shopping trip: $33.92

WinCo's Shopping in 1 Trip, 1 Bag, 5 dinners for $38.57

Thank you to Kraft for coming up with the wonderful recipes for 1 bag, 5 dinners. I priced the items at Winco for you. Here are the meals:

Crispy Baked Pesto Chicken, Cheesy Meatball Subs, Polynesian Glazed Meatballs, Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta, Friday night pizza. Here is the Kraft grocery list .

Now Here Is My WinCo Shopping List:

2 -12 oz packages of meatballs (Amour) $2.28 each
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast $2.68
1 package Shake n' Bake original coating mix $1.57
1 jar pesto (Buitoni) $3.98
1lb package angel hair pasta (American Beauty) $1.62
1 can 14.5oz pineapple chucks (Dole) $.95
1 bottle Kraft barbecue sauce $.98
2 large red peppers $.58 each
1 onion $.48
1 tub Philadelphia cream cheese $2.67
1 8oz canister Kraft 100% grated Parmesan cheese $2.98
1 jar spaghetti sauce (26.5oz Del Monte) $.84
4 sandwich buns (Seattle International French Hoagie 6 pack) $2.28
1 8oz package Kraft Mozzarella shredded cheese $1.68
1 28oz box Minute Rice $3.96
Digiorno pizza $6.18

Staple items you should already have: oil, ground ginger garlic powder, and milk.

Total grocery bill $38.57, you will have some items left over; such as the pesto, cream cheese, rice, and pasta.

WinCo's 1 trip, 1 bag, 5 dinners for $35.50

Thank you to Kraft for coming up with this wonderful idea of 1 bag, 5 dinners. I took their list and gathered the prices from WinCo Foods.

1 Trip, 1 Bag, 5 Diners for $35.50

Your weekly meals and recipes are Best-Ever Cheese Burgers, Creamy Chicken Spaghetti, Grilled Chicken & Vegetables Parmesan, Double-Cheese and Veggie Macaroni, and an easy night off - bake a pizza.

Here is your WinCo grocery list:

2 onions $.96
1 red pepper $.58
4 zucchini $1.56
4 ears corn on Cob $1.52
2 tomatoes $.98
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast $4.36
1 lb extra lean ground beef (22%)$2.48
1 package Kraft 2% milk Singles $2.28
1 8oz canister Kraft 100% grated Parmesan Cheese $2.98
1 package Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1/3 less fat $1.48
1 Package Kraft 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 8oz $2.08
1 bottle Kraft Original Barbecue Sauce $.98
1 bottle Kraft Light Zesty Italian Dressing $1.58
1 package (8) Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns $1.98
1 lb package spaghetti Ronzoni $1.18
1 jar Spaghetti Sauce - Del Monte $.84
1 package Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese Dinner $1.50
1 Digiorno four cheese pizza $6.18

Total $35.50

WinCo Foods 1 bag, 5 dinners for $32.35

Purchase 1 bag of groceries at WinCo Foods for $32.35. This list has everything for 5 dinners.

Thank you to Kraft for putting together 1 bag, 5 dinners. Print the list and meals and have it ready for a quick trip to the store. Here's your printable list 1 bag, 5 dinners.

I have priced the one bag of groceries from WinCo Food.

Your five dinners are: Spaghetti with Zesty Bolognese, Cheesy Chicken & Veggie Mac, Easy Slow-Cooker Beef Stew, Skillet Chicken & Veg. Parmesan, and Friday Night Pizza.

Here's your

WinCo Shopping list.

1 head of garlic $.48

1 lb red potatoes $.58

1 bag of carrots $.98

1 lb lean ground beef (22%) $2.68

1 lb beef chuck for stew (stew meat) $3.78

1 1/2 boneless skinless chicken breasts $3.27

1 package bacon (Bar S) 12oz $1.78

1 tub cream cheese 1/3 less fat 8oz $1.73

1 bottle Kraft Light Zesty Italian dressing $1.98 (regular Italian is $1.58, with a $1.50 printable coupon)

1 can 15oz Hy-Top tomato sauce $.48

1 can 14 1/2 oz beef broth reduced sodium $.86

1 bottle Kraft barbecue sauce$.98

1 canister Kraft 100% grated Parmesan cheese $2.98 (8oz)

1lb Ronzoni spaghetti $.98

1 can 14oz Hy-Top diced tomatoes $.56

1 package Kraft Mac and Cheese Dinner $.74

2 packages 16oz mixed vegs $1.33

1 DiGiorno Harvest Wheat Rising Crust Pizza - four cheese $6.18

Total $32.35