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Pretzel-Crusted Ranch Chicken Tenders

December 9, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Where's the Ranch??? You might be wondering why there is ketchup pictured, and not Ranch dressing??? Look a little more closely, and you'll see the Ranch... It's mixed in with the crushed pretzels. You could totes serve these with Ranch...but Ranch plus Ranch...might be too much Ranch. Or maybe there's not such a thing as too much Ranch??? GONE. These were GONE, in … [Read more...]

Top 12 Favorite Fall Comfort Casserole Recipes

November 8, 2016 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

12 Favorite Fall Comfort Casserole Recipes from 5DollarDinners.com

12 Favorite Fall Comfort Casserole Recipes Fall means.... Gorgeous leaves. Final harvests. Sweatshirts and hoodies. Brisk, cool mornings. AND....Comfort Food! While it's still warm here in south Texas, I'm starting to add more soups, chilis and casseroles to our weekly menus! Because....warm, delicious food is good for the stomach and good for the … [Read more...]

Honey Mustard Chicken

September 23, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Your new family favorite dinner awaits... This is one of our new MyFreezEasy freezer friendly meals and one of the featured meals into the build your own meal plan recipe database. Check it out here! Honey Mustard Chicken 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts1 Tbsp minced onionSalt and pepper1/4 cup honey1/4 cup yellow mustard1/2 tsp cider vinegarFresh … [Read more...]

Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole with Bacon and Peas

September 21, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole from 5DollarDinners.com

Pasta + Alfredo + Bacon. This combo makes for a magical dinner! Throw in some chicken and peas and you've got yourself an amazing meal for the family. When people ask me how I'm going to afford feeding 4 teenage boys, I immediately think of meals like this that are hearty, filling and loaded with both carbs and protein. If I were ever to release a cookbook about feeding … [Read more...]

12 Best Chili Recipes

September 8, 2016 by Jenn K 1 Comment

12 Best Chili Recipes from 5DollarDinners.com

There is nothing that celebrates the taste of fall more to me than a good bowl of chili.  Even though we do eat chili year-round, there is something special about a steaming hot bowl of chili with brisk temperatures outside.  In honor of nearing that lovely time of year, we've gathered up the 12 Best Chili Recipes on $5 Dinners (although you can actually find a dozen more if … [Read more...]

Pesto Chicken Bake

September 6, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

Freezer Friendly Pesto Chicken Bake Recipe from 5DollarDinners.com

Got herbs in your garden? Make some homemade pesto and get this amazing meal put together for dinner soon! Don't got herbs in your garden? Pick up some store bought pesto and get this amazing meal put together for dinner soon! This is one of our brand new MyFreezEasy dinners and it's already one of the top recipes added to our members meal plans! Watch and see … [Read more...]

Greek Chicken Bake

August 30, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Greek Chicken Bake ~ freezer friendly recipe from 5DollarDinners.com

There is so much amazing-ness happening in this tray. Yes, amazing-ness. Sometimes there are no words to describe what you see, so I just make them up. Like, amazing-ness. And fantastic-ilicious. (Work with me here...before you know it, you'll be making up words like this too.) Seriously though, it's DELISH - all the lovely Mediterranean and Greek flavors hanging out in … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

August 27, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

So delicious...such amazing flavors that perfectly melt together and complement each other. Also, don't skip the red wine on this one. I've skipped it before, but in doing so you miss out on the deeper flavors in the sauce. The red wine has a special way of enriching the tomato sauce and enhancing the bell pepper flavors. So don't skip it ;) Buon appetito! See the … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Caribbean Chicken

August 25, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Easy freezer friendly Slow Cooker Caribbean Chicken recipe from 5DollarDinners.com

THIS MEAL. This might just be the "perfect freezer to slow cooker meal." It's sweet, it's tangy, it cooks perfectly. It's tangy, with a touch of sweet. It's loaded with flavor and nutrients. All the ingredients hold up beautifully being frozen together and you will be the hero at the dinner table serving this one to your family. (And if you forget to take it out of the … [Read more...]

Southwest Shredded Chicken Lasagna

August 24, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Southwest Shredded Chicken Lasagna Recipe from 5DollarDinners.com

I need to warn you about this meal. You're gonna want to lick your plate clean. While we don't normally let our kids lick their plates, we do on occasion and when we're feeling silly. And we licked our plates at this meal. This recipe does call for jalapenos - which have a bit of kick to them. If you want to "spice it down," then you could use a milder pepper like poblano … [Read more...]

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