15 Cheap Lunch Ideas
Eating well doesn’t have to cost a fortune! These 15 cheap lunch ideas are budget-friendly, easy to make, and full of flavor—perfect for students, families, or anyone looking to save money without sacrificing taste.
Whether you’re meal prepping for the week, packing lunches for work or school, or just trying to stretch your grocery budget, these recipes prove that affordable meals can still be delicious and satisfying.
From simple sandwiches and wraps to hearty grain bowls and one-pan meals, each lunch is designed to be quick, filling, and wallet-friendly.
Say goodbye to pricey takeout and hello to easy, low-cost lunch ideas that keep both your belly and your budget happy!
1
Mini Pizza Quiches
This is a quick and easy recipe for Mini Pizza Quiches. Great breakfast for a
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2
Avocado Chicken Salad
Combining the delicious creaminess of avocado and flavorful chicken, Avocado Chicken Salad is the perfect
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3
Chicken Salad Sandwiches – The Cookin Chicks
Discover new ways to upgrade your lunch with these tasty Chicken Salad Sandwiches. Easy to make and so many ways to dress it up!
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4
Leftover Turkey Roll Up Appetizer
Get ready to impress your guests with these delicious leftover turkey roll up appetizers! They’re the perfect party snack!
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5
Chickpea Curry Soup
This Chickpea Curry Soup is hearty, protein-packed, and filled with flavor. Plus, it takes just 30 minutes and calls for simple ingredients.
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6
10 Minute Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry – Spoons Of Flavor
Make this 10 Minute Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry at home with simple everyday ingredients. It’s fast, cheap, delicious, and so easy to make.
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7
Almond Butter Noodles (Creamy and Flavorful) – A Sweet Alternative
Almond butter adds creaminess to these flavor-loaded noodles. They’re a quick and easy dinner or lunch idea.
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8
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Pasta
Our Carbone Spicy Rigatoni delivers a punch of flavor with vodka sauce and perfectly cooked rigatoni. Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal in under 25 minutes!
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9
Chili Mac and Cheese
Oh my creamy, this Chili Cheese Mac is so good! If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to Mac and Cheese, then this is the recipe. Includes Instant Pot and stove top preparation.
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10
Pasta with broccoli and pancetta.
Pasta with broccoli is an Italian classic. This delicious recipe with crispy pancetta is the perfect way to get kids to eat their greens!
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11
Baked Chicken Thighs
These oven baked chicken thighs are juicy, tender and so flavorful! This quick and easy recipe is great for dinners, leftovers and meal prep.
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12
Easy Steak Pizzaiola
Easy Steak Pizzaiola Tender, thin, seared steak stewed in a tomato sauce is a savory and vibrant dish. 30 min!
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13
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken is oven-baked for a healthy and scrumptious weeknight meal. The easy bruschetta topping is simply amazing.
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14
Air Fryer Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders (Easy Recipe)
Crispy, juicy, and gluten-free, these air fryer chicken tenders are the perfect guilt-free comfort food. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor—your new go-to meal! I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just want something crispy and comforting without having to commit to an entire production in the kitchen. Enter these Air Fryer Gluten-Free Chicken…
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Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
These air fryer chicken breasts are quick, easy, and so flavorful! The chicken comes out juicy, tender, and so delicious.
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