[[{“value”:”Frozen meals are not only quick and convenient, many of them are very reasonably priced while still maintaining a taste and quality shoppers love. Whether it’s a heat-and-heat pasta, chicken pot pie, hearty lasagna, or yummy seafood supper, these frozen options are not only delicious but under $5 (and one of the most popular is only a dollar!). If you want to stock up on some excellent, cheap meals, here are seven of the best frozen dinners under $5, according to shoppers (and keep in mind prices may vary depending on region).
Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Chicken Alfredo
Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Chicken Alfredo ($3.18) is made with delicious grilled chicken breast with penne pasta in a creamy alfredo sauce. “Best bang for the buck in so many ways,” one Walmart shopper said. “…It actually tastes like ‘real’ chicken Alfredo, isn’t drastically over-priced, and packs some pretty nice protein.”
Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi
Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi ($4.47) contains 20g of protein in every delicious bowl. “I was so happily surprised to find this frozen meal to be so good!” one shopper said. “The quality is great, the seasoning is perfect, and the amount is just right. I personally like to heat it in a saucepan and add extra chopped tomatoes and some parmesan cheese.”
Marie Callender’s Aged Cheddar Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bowl
Marie Callender’s Aged Cheddar Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bowl ($3.18) is a hearty dish made with chicken breast and broccoli florets, topped with a creamy aged cheddar cheese sauce. “This frozen meal is actually pretty tasty. There could just be a little bit more of everything except chicken. LOL I know that sounds crazy, but there’s plenty of chicken!” one shopper said.
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Trader Joe’s Linguine Nerano
Trader Joe’s Linguine Nerano ($4.79) is creamy and delicious, fans say. “This is the best pasta I’ve had from them. I was only going to eat half of the package but it was so good, I ate the whole thing. Going back for more!” one shopper shared.
Stouffer’s Lasagna with Meat & Sauce
Stouffer’s Lasagna with Meat & Sauce ($3.34) is a tasty meal is made with 100% beef, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese. “This is my “I need something fast and filling” go to. Easy to make, tastes good, and actually feels like a real meal. The sauce has good flavor, the pasta cooks up right, and it is just consistent every time,” one Walmart shopper said.
Banquet Chicken Pot Pie
Banquet Chicken Pot Pie ($1.00) is as cheap as it gets without being free, and shoppers love it. “Call me crazy, but there is just something about a basic frozen pot pie that makes my belly smile,” one fan wrote in the reviews. “Call it nostalgia, because it takes me back to my childhood. The meat is what you’d expect from a one dollar serving of food but the real star of the show is the crust and gravy anyway.”
DEVOUR Smokehouse Meat & Potatoes with Chicken, Sausage & Bacon
DEVOUR Smokehouse Meat & Potatoes with Chicken, Sausage & Bacon ($3.47) is an impressive bowl of food, covered in a rich, Memphis-style sweet and smoky sauce. “This product is my favorite. As a senior citizen on a fixed income, it is affordable and easy for me to prepare. The flavor has a hint of sweet spiciness which is very satisfying,” one fan shared.
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