15 Budget Dinners Under $2 a Serving (With Macros for Each)

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

Salsa Chicken Bake

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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Donburi Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl

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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Cheesy Scrambled Eggs & Bacon

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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Turkey Chili

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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Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake

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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Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs

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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Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs

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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Ham and White Beans

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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Honey Mustard Baked Chicken

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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Oven Fried Chicken

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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Tuna Noodle Casserole

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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Turkey Sloppy Joes

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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Chicken Noodle Casserole

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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Sour Cream Noodle Bake

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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Chicken and Pasta with Cream

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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