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ayesha

im looking for something that can be cooked up in a pot,or oven or macrowave,that will feed a family of 6 well and that makes a meal all in one.and that can be done on a tight budget.note:i have a husband and kids with big appetites.and it cost me like 150 bucks a week to make food for them.im looking to spend like 60 or 70 bucks a week.

SpotsRider

I hear you! Here are a few of mine. Hope they help out!

Broccoli Chicken Casserole

INGREDIENTS
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 pound broccoli florets, cooked
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup dry stuffing mix



DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Boil chicken until tender and shred or cut into bite size pieces. Meanwhile, steam broccoli until crisp but tender.
In a small bowl mix together the soup and mayonnaise. Set aside. In a 9x13 inch baking dish layer the chicken, broccoli, soup mixture, and cheese. Sprinkle dry stuffing mix over the top and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.



Easy Chicken Paprikash


INGREDIENTS
1 3/4 cups Chicken Broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 medium onion, sliced
1/3 cup plain yogurt
4 cups hot cooked egg noodles


DIRECTIONS
Mix broth, flour, paprika and pepper.
Cook chicken in nonstick skillet until browned. Add onion. Cover and cook until onion is tender-crisp.
Add flour mixture. Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat.
Stir in yogurt. Serve with noodles.




Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti

INGREDIENTS
1 (7 ounce) package spaghetti, broken
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper




DIRECTIONS
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the chicken, 1 cup cheese, soup, milk, salt and pepper. Drain spaghetti; add to the chicken mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.



Mac and Cheese


INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups macaroni
6 ounces processed cheese, shredded
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
salt to taste



DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Mix into pasta, Cheddar cheese, processed cheese and cream. Sprinkle with salt.