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Chicken & Lentil Chili

March 26, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

freezer friendly chicken lentil chili

Freezer Friendly Chicken & Lentil Chili Chicken & Lentil Chili This budget-friendly chicken with lentils dinner is not only delicious but also nutritious. It's an excellent choice for anyone looking to create a satisfying and cost-effective dinner. Enjoy! 2 large boneless (skinless chicken breasts)15 oz. can petite diced tomatoes8 oz. can tomato … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Chicken with Apples and Cabbage

March 14, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Sheet Pan Chicken with Apples and Cabbage: A Sweet and Savory One-Pan Wonder Sheet pan chicken with apples and cabbage is a deliciously simple meal that combines tender, roasted chicken bites with sweet apples and savory cabbage. With minimal prep and just one pan, it’s a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors for a cozy weeknight dinner. Because it's important to … [Read more...]

Tuscan Chicken Fettuccine

February 27, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

A scrumptious Tuscan Chicken cream sauce over a bed of fettuccine pasta makes for the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner! We adore the "tuscan" kind of sauce around here. It's cream based with garlic, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes...usually with spinach. My boys get such a kick out of the spinach "melting" into the sauce. The fettuccine noodles soak up the savory … [Read more...]

Copycat CFA Chicken Minis Breakfast

February 15, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Make Your Favorite Chick-Fil-a Breakfast at Home with this Copycat Chicken Minis Breakfast Before we get to this really easy recipe, we need to chat quickly about the specific ingredients you need to pull this off at home.  First, you need the right bread.  Second, you need the right nuggets.  Finally, you must not skip brushing the honey butter onto … [Read more...]

Rainbow Chicken Curry

February 5, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The Ultimate Curry Formula! Make A Perfect Curry Dinner at Home Every Time! Halfway through filming this new video (below!) for making the perfect curry at home...using my secret "formula" of sorts...this Rainbow Curry came to be. I lifted the ladle full of this magical soup and it was so colorful... Hence, the Rainbow in the name. With some shaved blue corn kernals and … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

January 27, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Sheet Pan Chicken Bites with Sweet Potatoes: A Simple, Flavorful One-Pan Dinner That Everyone Will Adore This wholesome, one-pan meal combines tender, seasoned chicken bites with caramelized sweet potatoes and red onions. If you're looking for an easy dinner to prepare that's packed with flavor, you'll want to save or print this perfect weeknight … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken

January 20, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken: A Flavor-Packed Mediterranean Meal Made Easy! Sheet pan Greek chicken is a vibrant, all-in-one meal featuring juicy, herb-marinated chicken, roasted veggies paired with tangy feta. This dinner is bursting with all the Mediterranean flavors. It's easy to prep for a busy weeknight and healthy family dinner!  VIDEO: How to Cook Sheet Pan … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

January 16, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken: A Tangy, Savory Dinner with Zero Fuss! Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken is a mouthwatering blend of tender shredded chicken, zesty pepperoncinis, savory ranch seasoning, and rich butter. This shredded chicken is perfect for sandwiches, over rice, or on its own. This quick and easy recipe is a flavorful crowd-pleaser, made with minimal … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken

January 16, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Tropical Flavor Made Easy: Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken for a Quick and Yummy Dinner Everyone Will Love! Sweet, savory, and tangy, this sheet pan Hawaiian chicken pairs juicy pineapple with tender chicken and veggies for an easy, tropical-inspired dinner! Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken Sweet, savory, and tangy, this sheet pan Hawaiian chicken pairs juicy pineapple … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken

January 13, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Sweet, Tangy and Smoky: This Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Cooked in Root Beer and Bourbon-tinted BBQ Sauce Makes for a Delightful Family Dinner on a Busy Weeknight Learn how to make this sweet, tangy with a touch of smoky flavored shredded chicken that's perfect for an easy weeknight slow cooker meal! See how easy it is to cook this dinner in the slow cooker - Watch the … [Read more...]

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