Regardless of what back to school looks like this year, preparing family meals throughout the week does not have to be a challenge. Shopping at a store like ALDI can stretch your budget and help you make five different meals over five days for about $5 a meal pretax for a family of four.
Using a mix of kitchen staples you already may have, along with fresh ingredients, make delicious, affordable recipes for the whole family. Simply select a protein or main ingredient and explore versatile ways to build other meals around it during the week.
Grilled chicken breasts are ideal for on-the-go lunches or weekday dinners. Busy parents can get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes with an easy Chicken Cacciatore in the pressure cooker or simple prep-ahead Chicken Enchiladas. These convenient dishes make it a snap to add variety by substituting chicken with shrimp, beans or vegetables.
Find more family meal solutions at aldi.us.
PRESSURE COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
1-1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or chicken thighs
Flour
1 pinch salt, plus 2 teaspoons, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
16 ounces mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 bell pepper, diced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
4 tablespoons butter
Capers (optional)
Parsley, plus additional for topping (optional)
Lemon
Preferred pasta
Parmesan cheese (optional)
(Source: Recipe courtesy of “Pinch of Yum” on behalf of ALDI)
EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH BLACK BEANS
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 10
Nonstick cooking spray
1 medium onion, chopped
Chicken:
1 pound chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Enchiladas:
15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
10 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese, divided
16 ounces restaurant-style salsa, divided
10 whole-wheat tortillas
Optional toppings:
Diced avocado
Plain Greek yogurt
Cilantro
(Source: Recipe courtesy of “Wellness for the Win” on behalf of ALDI)
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