Dinner on a Budget: 25 Weight Watchers Recipes for $10 or less

In today’s fast-paced world, preparing dinner on a budget can often feel like a daunting task.

But with a little creativity and strategic planning, you can enjoy delicious and healthy meals without breaking the bank.

This collection of 25 Weight Watchers recipes proves that eating well doesn’t have to be expensive.

Tips for Shopping on a Budget

Plan meals ahead and create a shopping list to avoid impulse buys.

Look for sales and use coupons for added savings.

Consider bulk purchases for frequently used items.

Opt for seasonal produce and generic brands to reduce costs.

Shop with a focus on versatile, low-cost ingredients like beans, grains, and frozen vegetables.

25 Budget Friendly Recipes

You can click on the picture or the link below to get the full recipe. Each post will tell you exactly what I bought and how much it cost.

Mornings can be hectic, but a nutritious breakfast can easily be made ahead of time and doesn’t need to be expensive. This fritta is great for meal prep.

Bacon and Potato Frittata

Chicken Recipes

Chicken is a great way to add protein to your diet. Whether you’re buying a whole chicken, chicken breast, thighs, or legs, there’s always something on sale.

Most of these recipes are great for leftovers which can be eaten for lunch the next day to help save money.

Here are some chicken recipes:

Chicken and Spaghetti

One Pan Curry Chicken and Rice

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs with Green Beans

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Red Potatoes

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Lemon Chicken Pasta

Asian Drumsticks with Rice and Snow Peas

Sausage and Peppers

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Chicken and Veggies

Chicken Teriyaki Bowls

Chicken Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes

Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Vegetarian diets tend to be quite healthy. Meals tend to have fewer calories, more fiber, and lower levels of saturated fat.

Here are some vegetarian options:

Vegetable French Bread Pizza

Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito

Creamy Chickpea Pasta

Cheese Filled Manicotti

Black Bean Burritos

I was even able to create some budget friendly seafood recipes:

Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Rice & Asparagus

Sheet Pan Salmon and Green Beans

Last up are some beef and pork recipes:

Easy Stir Fry

Lettuce Wrap Cheeseburger with Baked Potato

Slow Cooker Pork Chops

I hope you found some budget friendly recipes you want to try. Keep checking the category “Ten Dollar Meals” for more recipe ideas.