15 Budget Dinners Under $2 a Serving (With Macros for Each)
The average delivery order runs $25 before tip. Every dinner on this list costs about $2 a serving. These aren't sad-desk-meal compromises either — we pulled them from our library of 1,700+ priced recipes and kept only the ones that eat like real dinner: proper portions, real flavor, macros included.
Each entry lists cost per serving, calories, protein, and time, so you can plan a week around your actual budget instead of guessing at the register.
The list
1. Salsa Chicken Bake
44g protein380 cal$1.70/serving35 min
Three pantry staples turn chicken breasts into a saucy, cheesy dinner you can have in the oven in five minutes.
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2. Donburi Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl
38g protein410 cal$1.60/serving20 min
Silky scrambled eggs and tender chicken simmered in dashi broth poured over rice, a comforting classic thats quick enough for any weeknight.
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3. Cheesy Scrambled Eggs & Bacon
28g protein380 cal$1.20/serving15 min
Fluffy eggs folded with melted cheddar and crispy bacon bits, a simple comfort supper that's on the table in 15 minutes.
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4. Turkey Chili
42g protein420 cal$1.80/serving45 min
Hearty, warming chili loaded with ground turkey, beans, and spices, perfect for cool evenings with a dollop of sour cream.
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5. Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake
42g protein580 cal$1.80/serving60 min
Tender chicken and fluffy rice baked together under a bubbly cheddar blanket, the definition of a weeknight hug.
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6. Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs
41g protein430 cal$1.80/serving35 min
Juicy dark meat lacquered with layers of smoky sauce, the backyard staple that never misses.
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7. Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs
40g protein470 cal$1.80/serving50 min
Sticky, caramelized barbecue chicken straight from the oven, no grill required and no dry bites in sight.
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8. Ham and White Beans
31g protein430 cal$1.40/serving45 min
Creamy white beans simmered slow with smoky ham and onion, humble, hearty, and made for cornbread.
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9. Honey Mustard Baked Chicken
42g protein430 cal$1.90/serving45 min
Sweet, tangy honey mustard glazes juicy baked chicken into a sticky-glossy dinner everyone asks for again.
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10. Oven Fried Chicken
44g protein520 cal$2.00/serving55 min
All the crunch of fried chicken from your oven, with a buttery seasoned crust and no pot of hot oil.
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11. Tuna Noodle Casserole
30g protein480 cal$1.40/serving45 min
The creamy, comforting pantry classic with egg noodles, peas, and flaky tuna under a crispy golden panko crust.
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12. Turkey Sloppy Joes
32g protein360 cal$1.50/serving20 min
Seasoned ground turkey in a tangy, sweet tomato sauce piled high on toasted buns for a classic crowd-pleaser.
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13. Chicken Noodle Casserole
32g protein500 cal$1.50/serving50 min
Comfort in a dish, egg noodles and chicken with vegetables in a creamy cheddar sauce under a crunchy golden topping.
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14. Sour Cream Noodle Bake
32g protein540 cal$1.50/serving50 min
Buttery egg noodles tossed with tangy sour cream and cottage cheese, layered with saucy beef and sharp cheddar.
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15. Chicken and Pasta with Cream
38g protein520 cal$1.80/serving25 min
Tender diced chicken tossed with pasta in a light cream sauce with garlic and herbs, a comforting stovetop meal that's elegant but budget-friendly.
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