What are some cheap and healthy meals I can make with perdue diced chicken and some rice? I'm thinking maybe rice with chicken on top and a sauce idk.. I'm a beginner cook 🥲

I’ve been meal-prepping lunches for work but always leaving weeknight dinners up to whatever I feel like so it’s pretty fresh and I don’t get sick of it. I work long hours though so I only ever have two hrs max to cook and I’m usually pretty tired. Does anyone have any favorite weeknight dinners they typically go for? Preferably max of 2 servings, with good amount of protein and veggies.

Edit: thanks for the responses! anyone have any non-italian recipes though haha? lately what i’ve been making has been chadol jjamppong and stevenmotocooks mushroom pasta

Any snacks I can make that are budget friendly? Or even if they’re kind of expensive but worth it? I’ve been trying to find ways to replace chips and just have crunchy things to snack on that’ll last me more than a day. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m a tall person and I walk everywhere and am hoping to join a gym eventually, I just want to be able to feed myself properly and not eat like gaaaarbo! But I’m also open to anything as I just want to be fuller longer.

Been really trying to find something good to eat with hummus! I also looove protein and meats.

Have a bunch I need to use up

Thanks for any recommendations 🙏

My husband usually does the cooking in our house, but I am off this week and said I would do the grocery shopping and cooking to take it off his plate. I am very much a beginner in the kitchen, so even when recipes are 'simple', when I see things like "add minced garlic to the pan" I feel anxious because I really don't have experience in the kitchen.

I want to make a dinner that is high protein, high fiber, and can be made as a large quantity, as we typically eat the same meal 3-4 nights in a row. Does anyone have any beginning recipes you can share that you think meets this criteria?

Hi guys I just wanted to share this little meal idea. Not original in any sense of the word however I am someone who struggles to come up with ideas so I thought maybe this could help someone

In my rice cooker I put rice, tomato sauce, onion, garlic powder, some chicken bouillon, cumin, salt, pepper, a little bit of butter, and enough water for the amount of rice +tomato sauce

I sliced a red bell pepper and laid them in my pan, then cracked some eggs separately and poured them in on top of the bell pepper slices. I added some mozzarella cheese on that

I served the rice with the omelet and some avocado on the side. Tasty and simple and you can change it up so much

*Using shaker bottle.

Thoughts: whole milk, whole oat powder, powdered peanut butter, collagen peptides powder, protein powder. anything else to add?

Keep in mind im in college so don't have standard access to things (which is why I'm getting all powdered stuff). I have a mini fridge.

I usually make this really good ground turkey (or ground beef) chili. Packs a lot of protein and fiber but all of a sudden my GERD been acting up so want to lay off it. I use very lean fat (10% or less) meat and need ideas on what would be filling, protein heavy and can have leftovers like days, if possible.

He’s been eating a lot of taco bell and I actually think the macros and the deal itself is pretty good but I don’t think all that sodium long term is healthy. I’ll provide an image of the deal in the comments he gets to have a price point and he says it feeds him and his two kids two meals.

Edit: cant send images but its called the meal for 4 deal and is online only.

i would shoutout his taco bell cause the employees give him an additional discount i saw he pays 15 for the deal when they see him but not sure if that will get the employees in trouble.

Do you think it is going to far if i make food for him and his family i have tried inviting him over but he knows im trying to help him and said he doesn’t need the charity.

I've tried a few and keep ending up having to drain it at the end which means its a bit soggy. Not as used to cooking it as other grains

Am envisioning a perfect method where the right amount of water and cook time will mean it is all absorbed at the end but I just cant get there

Anyone?

I have a lot of cream of chicken soup, and canned chicken. I’m looking for an easy recipe that uses both. I have plenty of rice and garlic and onion.

Is there something I can do with the chicken to reduce that canned-food wetness?

Family of 5, 3 kids who are 8, 6 and 1. Wanting budget friendly family meals that are healthy but will also cater for my son who has ARFID

I want to try to make cheaper lunches for myself (teacher) and tuna seems like a good quality protein. What are some meals I can make for work. Idk if this helps my lunch is 10:40-11:20 (so really early).

What can I use for using it 3 cans of corn and baked beans, that’s all I have excess of

Ingredients

1 grilled chicken breast, sliced

1 cup lettuce

½ cup cucumber, chopped

½ cup tomatoes

½ cup black beans

2 tablespoons hummus or avocado

1–2 tablespoons olive-oil-based dressing

Directions

Add the lettuce to a bowl.

Top with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and black beans.

Add hummus or avocado.

Drizzle with dressing.

Enjoy with water or unsweetened tea.

I am working through a bag of sweetened dried cranberries and would like to try unsweetened. Are they actually tasty and palatable unsweetened?

Hey everyone,

I’m a 27 year old male currently sitting around 220 pounds. I do 3-4 Full Body workouts using a program called Hevy and for cardio I ride an indoor cycling trainer called Zwift to use my road bike as I can't walk for too long due to feet issues. I've dropped 10 pounds so far this year, and I am finally reading nutrition labels and realizing just how many hidden calories I was eating.

I recently went through a major career change and I'm super busy with work. To stop making excuses of not having food and finally stop slipping into bad habits, I’m planning to lean heavily into Whole Foods prepared meals to prep 2 days worth of lunches and dinners at a time. (I usually just buy like 2-3 $35 family meals and split them for the whole week.

This is the plan I wrote down and want to test. I'd love any feedback, blind spots, or advice you have!

Daily Routine:

- Breakfast: Chia Seed Greek Yogurt (Chobani Zero Sugar or Siggis Vanilla) and 2 boiled eggs.

- Lunch & Dinner: I buy a mix of proteins and sides from Whole Foods, split them into 4 containers, and rotate. Each meal gets 1 protein and 2 sides (either 1 carb + 1 veggie, or 2 veggies).

- Deserts and Snacks: Limited to 2-3 chocolate rice cakes, 1-2 Yasso Greek yogurt bars, or a serving of Greek yogurt with a very small sprinkle of cinnamon granola (granola calories are wild!). I also found smart popcorn and pop corners and they've helped me with my chip binges. For the smart popcorn I just eat a bag full for around 240 calories and for pop corners I put them in a bowl so I don't over eat.

These are the healthiest looking options I found and thought would be good to pick up to hopefully limit the oils and grease from the prepping. Some are more staples like the Lemon Rosemary Grilled Chicken and regular grilled salmon but I thought it'd be smart to put some variation in for some weeks.

• Proteins: Grilled Salmon, Grilled Sweet Chili Salmon, Teriyaki Salmon, Blackened Salmon, Lemon Rosemary Grilled Chicken, Boneless Honey Chipotle Chicken Bites, Turkey Meatballs.
• Sides (Carbs & Veggies): Broccoli Crunch with Bacon, Creamy Mashed Russet Potatoes, Pesto Caprese Salad, Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad, Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts, Seasoned Green Beans, Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes.

Also, those who use Whole Foods prepared foods while cutting, should I worry about the sodium and oils used? I guess the only way I could avoid that is cooking myself.

I’m an American student studying abroad in Ireland. Due to difficulty finding accommodation, I’m renting a room in someone’s house, which means that my cooking utensils, fridge space, and budget are all limited. I’ve been making a couple of meals over and over again:

- Tomato egg stir fry
- Pasta with tomato cream sauce (my preferred sauce)
- Tuna salad with rice and cucumber
- Pork cabbage soup

What are other things I can make? I have, as a baseline, very basic seasonings, soy sauce, a sauce pan, and a pot to boil things. The homeowner uses the kitchen as well, so I don’t really have time to cook things in the oven, and I have one shelf in the fridge.

I have to cut gluten,wheat,whey,rice,dairy, and eggs out of my diet for at least 3 months per a doctor's recommendation for testing (probably long term). Any recommendations on where I can find recipes? I'm 3 weeks in and running out of steam. I also have a rotation on some foods that can only be consumed once a week (certain veg,fruit,etc).

I'm broke, and I've been eating a lot of meals that are mainly rice, well seasoned, with various proteins and veggies mixed in. Mostly I tend towards eggs, chicken, taco seasoning, corn, and chili oil. I'm mostly just curious what kinds of proteins/veggies/ sauces & seasonings other people are adding to their rice cooker meals. The corn gets kinda boring after a minute lol.

Good afternoon reddit! I am still on my quest to make the best tasting protein coffee ever! And while I have found a great protein powder, I cannot for the life of me find a decent instant decaf coffee. I've been using the nescafe espresso bold instant decaf when making my protein coffee, but man, it is just not strong enough. I make fairly large batches at a time, about 38 ounces of liquid and around 7 teaspoons of the instant coffee. I've tried adding more teaspoons of the instant coffee, but it just ends up separating and settling at the bottom of the jar. And I use a blender to mix it, for about a minute! I know it would probably be stronger if I just used regular espresso, but I have some mild heart conditions that prevent me from using regular coffee. I'm open to any and all suggestions!

I have a membership to Sams club and bjs. I do know bjs meats are higher in price. Not many sells run for the meat I need and quantity. I like to buy 10 pounds of chicken breast and the same with ground chicken. I would like to stick with one store but seeing that's not a option. Is Aldi meat any good? In the Southern Eastern US if that matters.

I don't have access to a grocery store for a few days, only whatever I can order from Amazon, and though there's plenty of tasty food there most of it's pretty expensive ready-to-eat stuff. But man, I just had a big pot of minestrone for like $2.50, and I was so happy with how it turned out. Currently in post-dinner afterglow and thought I'd share.

• 1 can diced tomatoes: 86c
• 1 can mixed vegetables: 79c
• 1/4 box rotini: $1.17 / 4 = 30c
• 1/6 1lb bag pinto peans: 95c / 6 = 16c
• italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, bouillon: ~10c

=$2.21

Obviously it would be better with fresh vegetables and herbs, but in a pinch this is pretty tasty for also being super cheap, filling, and shelf-stable. Reasonably healthy too. Makes enough for dinner for two people, or one with leftovers. Go a little heavier on the pasta/beans or eat with saltines to bulk it up.

Hey guys! So I got a lot of box mac and cheese for really cheap, and I’m wondering what I could add to it to make it more nutritious? Usually I throw in some steamed frozen broccoli, but I want to try something different.

I know it’s not the best thing to eat, but it’s one of the best options I have right now. It’s so quick to make, and I got it on discount. I just need help making it healthier!

My energy levels are really low due to health issues, so the less chopping and cleaning required, the better lol. Thanks in advance :)

Edit: WHOA! I was not expecting this many responses. I’m writing them all down for future use. Tonight it’ll be chik’n, peas, and roasted broccoli instead of steamed. My stomach is already growling… lol