Here’s another cheap and easy Aldi meal idea for families! Today we look at a meal idea that involves the Aldi chicken cordon bleu. These frozen chicken entrees are an inexpensive and delicious way to get a meal on the table that the whole family will enjoy.
At $0.99, the chicken cordon bleu is really a bargain and since they require no prep other than cooking them in the oven, they are good for busy nights when you don’t have a lot of time in the kitchen.
Pair it with a grain, pasta, or potato side and some fruit and veggies and you can put dinner on the table for a family of 4 for around $7.
Cheap and Easy Aldi Meals: Chicken Cordon Bleu and Sides
There are lots of sides you can add to these chicken cordon bleu to create an affordable meal but here is how we had it:
- Chicken Cordon Bleu .99 x 4 (or how ever many you are feeding) $3.96
- Parmesan Coucous $1.49
- Steamed Green Beans $0.78
- Clementines $1.00
Total estimated cost for 4 people: $7.23
You can substitute the couscous, veggies, and fruit for whatever you’re family prefers. Aldi has a lot of options that will fit in the same price range. Here’s some ideas:
- French Fries
- Tater Tots
- Shells and Cheese
- Mashed Potoatoes
- Boxed Rice
- Apples
- Fruit Cups
- Steamed Corn
- Steamed Mixed Veggies
- Steamed Broccoli
If you haven’t tried these chicken cordon bleu entrees from Aldi before, they are really quite good. It’s basically breaded boneless chicken stuffed with ham, Swiss and American cheese. They are filling and easy to prepare. They just have to cook in the oven for about 40 minutes.
More Aldi Easy Meal Ideas and Recipes
If you like shopping at Aldi, you might want to try these Aldi recipes:
And these Easy Aldi Meal Ideas:
- Easy Chili Mac – Delicious and easy chili mac recipe that requires just 4 ingredients from Aldi and costs just $4 to make!
