Tonight we had Oven Fried Drumsticks. I pulled out some homemade buns from the freezer that I made "before the windstorm" and steamed some organic vegetables that I recently bought on closeout and with a coupon! Oven Fried Drumsticks A budget friendly, easy weeknight meal! 8 chicken drumsticks4 tbsp butter 1 tsp paprika1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp … [Read more...]
Blueberry Wild Rice with Shredded Chicken
I'm not sure why wild rice makes me think of fall...so here's a yummy recipe for you all as we enter into a season of unending beauty (and leaf raking!)... Blueberry Wild Rice with Shredded Chicken I'm not sure why wild rice makes me think of fall...so here's a yummy recipe for you! 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken1 cup wild rice 3/4 cup … [Read more...]
Quesadillas with Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Anytime I can, I try to use fresh ingredients! Especially from my (little) garden! I have dreams of a large bountiful garden...and years to make that dream come true! Quesadillas with Corn and Black Bean Salsa 1 bag tortillas ($1.29)2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (or leftover chicken from crockpot meal) ($2 or free!)1 cup cheese, shredded ($.83)2 Corn … [Read more...]
Summer Pasta Salad
A light, simple summer "one bowl" dish! Summer Pasta Salad Everything delicious goes into this pasta salad that is perfect for summer nights! 1 Box Pasta ((bowtie, rotini, ziti) )1 chicken breast (cooked and cubed or shredded)1 cucumber, diced1 cup cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)1 can Italian style tomatoes 1/2 cup Italian dressing Cook pasta as … [Read more...]
Zucchini Stew
A delicious and light soup with zucchini and chicken! A favorite that is sure to warm your tummy! Zucchini Stew 1.5 Chicken Breasts, cubed ($1.50)4 cups chicken stock (Free...I freeze leftover juices/stock from when I cook chicken in the crockpot!)2 zucchini, chopped ($.99)1 can tomatoes ($.70)1 cup uncooked rice ($.20)1/2 onion, chopped ($.30)2 cloves garlic, … [Read more...]
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]
Basic Chicken and Rice Recipe
The first recipe ever shared on $5 Dinners! Chicken and Rice The first ever recipe on $5 Dinners blog. 2 small boneless skinless chicken breast (cooked and cubed)15 oz. can corn kernels 1 cup white rice1 Tbsp butter2 broccoli heads (side dish)French Loaf Bread butter and jelly for bread Cook 1 cup rice with 2 1/4 water with butter for 20 … [Read more...]