These Costco Meals Make Family Dinner Easy and Affordable

Costco is fairly famous, or should we say infamous, for its hotdog combo at its food court, a meal comprised of a hot dog and 20-ounce soda all for the low price of $1.50. A price that has remained unchanged since 1984 and will continue to remain the same. But you can't feed your family hotdogs every night. The kids surely might disagree.

But if you're looking for tasty, inexpensive meals for your family, and you have a Costco membership, you're in the right place. Costco is known for its fantastic bargains, a place where you can buy more for less. This makes it a great place to shop, especially if you want to feed a whole family without having to spend a lot.

Plus, they're known for many of their signature brand items, like their Kirkland brand, and many of these pre-made meals have become extremely popular in recent years. Not only are these pre-made meals a go-to for Costco lovers, but Costco also carries brands that make great frozen meals that are big enough for the whole family as well.

We're going to cover items you can buy for your family that they will love at an amazing price. So if you're planning your next trip to Costco soon, check out these meals that make family dinners affordable and easy.

Pizza-Making Kit

Not only is this pizza kit a great price to feed your family, but it's also a fun task to do together that the little ones will love. Made by Molinaro's Fine Italian Foods, each pizza-making kit is $10 and comes with four pizza crusts and pizza sauce. This leaves you $10 to purchase any additional toppings you like, such as mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage, veggies, and more.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

This delicious chicken tortilla soup made by Costco is the perfect choice for a Fall or Winter dinner. Found in the refrigerated section, this Kirkland Signature soup comes in a pack of two for $9. Depending on the size of your family, you can get two of these for $18, or you can purchase one of Costco's premade salads for a soup and salad night. Either way, this soup is a cheap and easy meal that only requires to be heated up before it is ready to serve.

Gyro Kit

If your family loves Greek cuisine, then you have to try this Gyro kit. Priced at $6.46 per pound, most of the kits are $20 and some change. This kit included six pitas, seasoned gyro meat, pre-cut vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce. After launching this gyro kit, many loyal Costco go-ers swore by it. This kit makes meal prep easy and only requires the gyro meat to be heated up before everyone can make their own gyro.

Rotisserie Chicken and Spinach Salad

One of the many things that Costco is known for is its rotisserie chicken. For only $4.99, you can get a delicious and seasoned Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken. Paired perfectly with the Kirkland Signature Spinach Salad, which is $15, you've got your full, well-rounded meal for $20. The Kirkland Spinach Salad has tomatoes, onions, eggs, mozzarella cheese, black beans, and poppyseed dressing. Whether you're eating the chicken and salad separately or putting your chicken in the salad, this combination is perfect.

Yakisoba Stir Fry

The Kirkland Signature Yakisoba Stir Fry is an Asian noodle meal that your family will love. Priced at $5.99 per pound, most of their prepacked Yakisoba meals are $20 and some change. Although this meal does require a little bit more effort than some of the others, it's often a fan favorite. It comes with cooked seasoned chicken, noodles, vegetables like broccoli, peppers, onions, carrots, and stir-fry sauce. All you have to do is stir fry the vegetables and then throw in the chicken, noodles, and sauce to get warmed up together, and this meal is ready to go.

St. Louis Style Dry Rub Ribs

If it's summertime and you're ready for some delicious ribs, then opt to try the Kirkland Signature St. Louis Style Dry Rub Ribs. Priced at $7.99 per pound, most of the pre-packaged ribs are about $20. These ribs are the perfect main piece for your summer barbeque. Since these are $20 just for the ribs, they're a great option if you already have some side dishes at home, like salad, frozen vegetables, mac and cheese, or other delicious barbeque side staples.

Ravioli Lasagna with Beef and Pork Bolognese

The Kirkland Signature Ravioli Lasagna is a delicious and ready-made meal with a fun twist on the classic lasagna. Instead of using lasagna noodles like a traditional lasagna would, this meal uses cheese ravioli and has a beef and pork bolognese sauce. All this meal requires is some time in the oven, and it is ready to go. The Kirkland ravioli lasagna is usually $4.99 per pound, making each lasagna around $20. If you've ever made bolognese, you know that it is a labor of love, so this lasagna is delicious and available at great value.

Chicken Pot Pie

Nothing screams a homemade meal like a fresh chicken pot pie, and the Kirkland Signature Chicken Pot Pie is an easy Costco pick-up. If you're a Costco regular, then it's possible you've been around when they're handing out free samples of their famous chicken pot pie. This is another great meal that requires no prep and just needs to be warmed up in the oven. Made with rotisserie chicken and vegetables, this pot pie is bound to be a family favorite. These pies are $4.99 a pound, and depending on the size you buy, you can usually find one for $20. The larger pies can go for between $25 and $30.

Chicken Street Tacos

The Kirkland Signature Chicken Street Tacos are another ready-made meal made by Costco that is known to be a fan favorite. These street tacos are $5.49 a pound, so the packaged meals come out to be $15 to $20, depending on the size that you buy. These meal kits come with 12 tortillas, cooked chicken, cheese, veggies, lime, salsa, and cilantro lime crema. These tacos can also be considered a low-calorie dinner since each taco comes out to only 190 calories each.

Enchilada Chicken Bake

This Kirkland Signature Enchilada Bake is made with Costco's famous rotisserie chicken. These delicious enchiladas are priced at $5.49 a pound and total out to approximately $20 per bake. They are made with shredded chicken, pinto beans, rice, corn, lots of cheddar cheese, and red enchilada sauce to tie it all together. There's no longer a need to buy a rotisserie chicken to make enchiladas on your own. Now, Costco will do all the work for you.

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef

The Kirkland Signature Stuffed Bell Peppers are amazing. Although some people might think this meal is old school, it's worth the try. It's full of flavor, and you can get it for a great price. These peppers go for $4.99 a pound, and the packages sell for $15-$20 based on weight. All these peppers need a little time in the oven to heat, and they are ready to be served.

Chicken Sandwiches

These chicken sandwiches take a step away from the Kirkland Signature pre-made meals but are still just as delicious. In the frozen section, you'll find a bag of chicken breast filets by the company Just Bare. With these chicken filets and the brioche buns, you can find in the bread section, you'll be able to make a killer chicken sandwich. The chicken is $16 for a three-pound bag, and then you can get a bag of buns for $3-$5, depending on which you buy.

Tagliolini Grilled White Chicken & Creamy Lemon Sauce

This pasta is also not a Kirkland Signature, but you can find it pre-made in the frozen aisle. Made by Giovanni Rana, you'll find this meal in a two-pound bag. It is a pasta dish that has asparagus, tomatoes, zucchini, grilled chicken, and a creamy lemon sauce. This meal can be quick and easy if you're in a rush. It only needs eight minutes in the microwave before it's ready to serve. This meal is $12.99 and is great when accompanied by a side dish for a full meal.

Chicken Alfredo

This Kirkland Signature is another Costco fan favorite. Made with pulled chicken, alfredo sauce, penne pasta, parmesan cheese, and parsley, this pre-made meal melts into gooey goodness once cooked in the oven. This meal is priced at $4.49 per pound, and you'll find most of the packages are selling for $18.

Orange Chicken

This orange chicken meal is an easy and great way to feed the family. In the Costco freezer section, you'll find the Crazy Cuizine Mandarin Orange Chicken. For $20, this will get you four pounds of battered chicken breast with mandarin orange sauce. This meal is perfect if you have a bag of rice at home to accompany it. The sauce also comes on the side (great for any family with picky eaters).

Mac and Cheese

If you have mac and cheese lovers in your home, then you have to try this Kirkland Signature Mac and Cheese. Priced at $3.49 a pound, packages usually sell for $13. Upgrade your boxed mac and cheese meal for this amazing mac and cheese. This meal is cheesy, buttery, and garlicky, making it the perfect comfort food.

Party Wing Tray

Making homemade chicken wings can be a bit of a hassle, so Costco has got you covered. Try the Kirkland Signature Garlic Seasoned Party wing tray. These chicken wing trays are priced at $5.99 a pound and usually sell for $16-$20. Whether you're just feeding your family or you need to bring a dish to a party, these garlic wings with ranch are the perfect choice.

Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes

This is another great comfort food option. The Kirkland Signature meatloaf and mashed potatoes are an easy dinner option that only needs to be warmed up. Made with Yukon gold potatoes, the mashed potatoes are tasty and buttery, perfectly paired with the meatloaf. The meatloaf is prepared traditionally with a tomato-based sauce. This meal is priced at $3.99 a pound, and most trays sell for $16-$20, depending on the size.

Shepherd's Pie

Priced at $3.79 per pound, these massive Kirkland Signature Shepherds Pies sell for $18-$20. Full of vegetables, made with ground beef, and topped with Yukon gold mashed potatoes, this Shepherd's Pie is delightful. This pie doesn't require any preparations and just needs some time in the oven to warm up before being served.

Chicken Asian Wrap

These Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken Asian Wrapes are good for either a family dinner or lunch on the go. Priced at $6.49 a pound, the trays normally sell for $14-$16. Made with spinach green tortilla wraps, rotisserie chicken, veggie slaw, crunchy noodles, and a citrus sesame dressing, these wraps are very yummy, but it is best to eat them right after they're bought. Although they can last, after a day or two in the fridge, they can get a bit soggy. So, the sooner, the better!

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