Oct '25 • Low Cost - Under $10
🥘 Cheesy Chicken & Rice Bake
Feeds 4 – 6 | Total Cost ≈ $7
💛 Simple, Filling, and Comforting
This is a crowd-favorite casserole made with all Dollar Tree ingredients. Creamy, cheesy, and hearty — it proves you can make something special with just a few pantry staples.
🛒 Shopping List
All available at most Dollar Tree stores:
- 2 cans chicken breast (5 oz each) - $2.50
- ½ box instant rice (7 oz) – $0.65
- 1 can cream of chicken soup – $1.25
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup – $1.25
- 1 pack shredded cheese or cheese sauce – $1.25
- 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn) – $1.25
🧮 Total: About $7.15🍽️ Serves: 4–6
👩🍳 Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook instant rice according to package (makes about 4 cups cooked).
- In a large bowl, mix together:
- Spread into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Optional: top with crushed crackers or chips for crunch.
💡 Upgrade Ideas
- Add a can of Rotel for a spicy kick.
- Sprinkle French fried onions before baking.
- Serve with garlic toast or side salad.
🌿 Table of Hope Tip
Freeze leftovers in single servings — they reheat beautifully for quick lunches or senior meals.
❤️ From Table of Hope
A warm meal doesn’t have to cost much. Just care, creativity, and a few ingredients that stretch a long way.
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