Bi-Lo Bargain Meal of the Week - Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

What You'll Need:

1 1/2 - 2 lbs Chicken Leg Quarters

Southern Home Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters - 89¢/lb

1 bottle Barbecue Sauce 

Kraft Barbecue Sauce - 99¢

USE 55¢ OFF from Kraft Food & Family Booklet

MAKES IT FREE

1 sliced Green Pepper

Green Peppers - 89¢ each

1 can Crushed Pineapple

Libby's Pineapple - $1

This is about as easy as it gets!  First, spray down your slow cooker with Pam -trust me, it will make clean-up much cleaner!  Then add your chicken, barbecue sauce, and juice from the pineapple and cook on low for 4-6 hours.  During the last hour or two of cooking, add pineapple and green pepper.  Serve over rice.  

Totally optional - but I always take the skin off of the chicken before making this recipe (it's just a little to greasy for my taste if I leave it on).

EASY SIDE

BirdsEye Steamfresh Veggies BOGO @ $2.79 ($1.39)

USE 35¢ OFF printable

MAKES IT 69¢!

I served this with brocolli last time I made it, and the sauce is super good on top!  

Bi-Lo Bargain Meal of the Week - Slow Cooker Chicken

Basic Slow Cooker Chicken

Another great slow cooker recipe that makes dinner so easy!  Now that baseball season has arrived, I'm doing some dinnertime prep on the weekends that help make week nights a little easier.  Make this chicken and you already have part of your meal done.  You can make wraps and chicken salad sandwiches for lunches or have chicken that's already done for casseroles.  Just put them together in the morning (or the night before) and throw in the oven the next day!  

What You'll Need:
2 1/2 - 3lb Chicken
Whole Fryer - 99¢/lb


From The Pantry or Fridge:
4 tsp salt
1-2 tsp pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper


Optional:
I usually add these if I have some hanging out in the crisper drawer....
1 onion roughly chopped
1-2 carrots roughly chopped
1-2 celery stalks roughly chopped

Remove any of that icky stuff (giblets) and clean your chicken.  Mix all of the spices and rub onto the chicken.  Place in slow cooker and cook on low until chicken is done (juices run clear - it will be falling off the bone).  This takes right at four hours in my slow cooker - but be sure to check yours since they all cook at different temps!  

You'll have a ton of broth when this is done.  Pour it into a dish and refrigerate once it's cool.  Then remove all of the fat that comes to the top of the liquid and you have very low-fat chicken broth.  Freeze it for other recipes. The broth makes a really, really good chicken noodle soup!  

Bi-Lo Bargain Meal of the Week - Barbecue Pork Spare Ribs

Barbecue Pork Spare Ribs

Spring is here and that means we're taking lots of our meals outside.  These ribs can be finished off under the broiler, or the grill.  Keep the paper towels handy though, these are sure to be messy!  

What You'll Need:


Pork Spare Ribs 
Pork Spare Ribs - $1.99 (3 Day Sale)




Barbecue Sauce (I use one bottle, usually around 18oz)
Bulls-Eye BBQ Sauce - BOGO @ $2.19
USE 55¢ OFF from Kraft Food and Family Booklet
MAKES IT FREE
*We LOVE the new Carolina Gold flavor!  It's really good for bottled BBQ sauce!*


From The Pantry or Fridge:


Salt & Pepper

Preheat oven to 250°.  Spray a 9x13 glass baking dish with non-stick spray (or cover in foil and then spray).  Place the ribs in the dish, then salt and pepper liberally.  Then cover with  about half the bottle of barbecue sauce.  Cover with more foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours.  Flip the ribs over and use the remaining sauce.  Cover again and bake an additional hour.  Uncover and put under the broiler for 10-15 minutes.  If you're making these on the grill be sure to use indirect heat!  Low and slow will make your ribs super tender!  

EASY SIDES:

Coleslaw
Green Cabbage - 49¢/lb


Corn on the Cob
Green Giant Corn on the Cob - $2.50
USE 50¢ OFF printable
MAKES IT $1.50

Bi-Lo Bargain Meal of the Week - Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken

By far one of the easiest chicken recipes ever.  

Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken

What You'll Need:

2 lbs chicken 

Southern Home Fresh Leg Quarters - 59¢/lb

From The Pantry or Fridge:

3/4 cup soy sauce (I use low sodium)

1/4 - 1/2 cup red wine vinegar

3 tbsp minced garlic

1 tbsp whole peppercorns

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

2 tbsp brown sugar

Remove skin and place chicken in your slow cooker.  Cover with remaining ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours.  I serve this over rice with some quick veggies on the side.   

TOTAL COST:  LESS THAN $3

Bi-Lo Bargain Meal of the Week - French Toast Bake

Mmmm.  I loved Sunday mornings growing up when my Momma would make French Toast for breakfast.  It was a favorite then, and my kids are no different now - but standing in front of the stove for an hour in the morning is definitely not my idea of fun (NOT a morning person!).  

I got this idea a few years ago from one of my Granny's old church cookbooks.  It was basically a recipe for bread pudding but  I omitted the raisins and added less liquid.  It tastes just like French Toast without all the work!  

French Toast Bake

What You'll Need:  
6 cups cubed bread
Southern Home White Bread - 88¢


4 eggs
1 dozen Southern Home Grade A Large White Eggs - $1.25
USE 55¢/2 printable
MAKES IT 70¢ 


Bacon
Smithfield Sliced Bacon @ $5.99
USE 55¢ OFF February All You Magazine
MAKES IT $1.89


From The Pantry or Fridge:
1 1/2 - 2 cups Milk
1/4 cup Sugar
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg 
1 tsp Vanilla
"pinch" of Salt
Powdered Sugar
Maple Syrup

Preheat the oven to 350° and spray a 9x11 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.  Layer the bread cubes in the bottom of the dish.  Combine all other ingredients and pour down over bread cubes.  Bake 45 minutes or until firm and lightly browned on top.  

Make this one the night before for a super easy breakfast.  I usually pull it out of the fridge for about 20 minutes before baking.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup and some bacon!  

TOTAL MEAL COST:  LESS THAN $3.50!  

Bi-Lo Bargain Meal of the Week - Italian Meatball & Biscuit Bake

Italian Meatball & Biscuit Bake

I stumbled across this great recipe over at Pillsbury.  

It's just so easy and quick -  I knew I'd want to share it with y'all!  

Are your kids like mine and will eat just about anything with pasta sauce?  Spaghetti, pizza, lasagna?  They love it all, and I like knowing that I'm getting some veggies in there too!  This is one of those great recipes that includes pasta sauce but also uses pre-cooked frozen meatballs that will save me a ton of time in the kitchen.  

What You'll Need:
18 oz package frozen Italian Meatballs
Mama Lucia Meatballs BOGO @ $6.99 ($3.49 each)


1 can Pillsbury Grands Buttermilk Biscuits
Pillsbury Grands - $1
USE $1 OFF printable
MAKES IT 50¢ 


14oz Tomato Pasta Sauce
Del Monte Spaghetti Sauce - $1


1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Sargento Natural Shredded Cheese - $2
USE $1/2 from SS 1/30
MAKES IT $1.50

Heat the oven to 375° and spray a 13x9 inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.  Place meatballs in a large microwave-safe bowl.  Microwave on MEDIUM power for 3 to 5 minutes or until meatballs are thawed.  Separate the dough into 8 biscuits.  Then cut each biscuit into 8 pieces.  Place in large bowl with meatballs and add pasta sauce.  Toss to coat all of the pieces.  Spoon and spread mixture into baking dish.  Bake 375°F for  30 to 40 minutes or until edges are a deep golden brown and biscuit pieces are no longer doughy.  Sprinkle with cheese and bake and additional 2 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.  

You'll have leftover pasta sauce, cheese, and meatballs.  Use sub rolls and make some yummy meatball subs for lunch the next day! 

TOTAL MEAL COST:  $6.49 

(Plus leftovers!)

Are you looking for a Bargain Meal?  Be sure to check out $5 Dollar Dinners!  

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Bi-Lo Bargain Meal of the Week - Taco Night!

There's no doubt that this is the week to stock up on taco supplies at Bi-Lo.  Now I'm gonna share a little secret with you guys about how we do taco night at our house.

Slow Cooker Chicken Soft Tacos

Yep.  Taco night is ridiculously easy - but letting your slow cooker do all the work for you is going to make it even easier!

What You'll Need:
1 lb Chicken (boneless, skinless - split chicken breasts, really any kind)
SH Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts BOGO @ $4.59/lb
MAKES IT $2.29/lb


1 can RoTel
RoTel - $1
USE B3G1 FREE from January All You Magazine
AND
USE (3) 25¢ OFF from SS 1/23
MAKES IT 38¢ each


Tortillas
Chi-Chi's Soft Taco Tortillas - 84¢
USE 50¢ OFF from SS 12/12 (exp 2/6) or SS 1/16
MAKES IT FREE PLUS OVERAGE


Salsa
Chi-Chi's Salsa - $1.34
USE $1 OFF from SS 1/16
MAKES IT 34¢


Shredded Cheese
Kraft Natural Shredded - $2
USE 55¢ OFF from Kraft Food & Family booklet
MAKES IT 90¢


Lettuce
Fresh Express Shreds - $2

Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray and add chicken.  Pour in one can of RoTel and half a can of water per pound of chicken.  Set slow cooker to cook on low for 4-6 hours.  Half an hour before dinner, pull chicken out and shred.  Then just return the chicken to the slow cooker until you're ready to serve.  

Serve on the tortillas with taco toppings.  Dinner is done!  

TOTAL MEAL COST:  $5.75

(We usually have enough leftovers for one or two taco salads the next day, too!)

You can even go straight from the freezer to the slow cooker for this one, just cook on high for about an hour, then turn to low for remaining cook time.  

Your chicken will be super tender and the flavor is delicious!  I have started making this in large quantities and freezing the chicken for quick meals (taco salads, enchiladas, and jambalaya).  Don't like the flavor of RoTel?  Use a packet of taco seasoning and mix it with 1-1 1/2 cups of water instead! 

Bi-Lo Bargain Meal of the Week - Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

EASY BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES

We have a very, very busy day coming up on Saturday and will be away from home all day. 

 I know I'm not going to feel like cooking a huge meal when we get home, so 

we're going to keep it simple!  

What You'll Need:
Fast Classic Fire Roasted Chicken Breasts - $3.99 (BOGO)
USE $1 OFF printable
MAKES IT $2.99


Frank's Red Hot Sauce - $1.24 (BOGO)
USE 50¢ OFF printable
MAKES IT 24¢


Borden's Pepper Jack Slices - $2
USE $1 OFF printable
MAKES IT $1


Hamburger Buns - $1.25


From The Pantry or Fridge:
Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing

Sides:

Green Giant Boil in Bag Veggies are FREE after this coupon (or this one).  

Honestly...we may have some leftovers, or I may just bust out a bag of Doritos!  

TOTAL MEAL COST:  $5.48

MUCH more economical than eating out!!

Bi-Lo Bargain Meal of the Week - Italian Baked Pork Chops

Italian Baked Pork Chops with Roasted Broccoli & Pasta

What You'll Need:
4-6 pork chops
Pork Chops $1.39/lb


1 cup Bread Crumbs 
Southern Home Bread Crumbs - 72¢
(cost about 36¢)


1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
4C Homestyle Parmesan Cheese - $1.99
USE $1 OFF from SS 10/10
MAKES IT 99¢


From the Pantry or Fridge:


1 egg
2 tbsp milk 
1-2 tbsp Italian seasoning (or use Italian bread crumbs)
about 1/2 cup flour (for coating chops)
salt & pepper to taste
2-4 tbsp olive oil 

Preheat oven to 325°.Heat oil to medium heat.  Mix the bread crumbs with the Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese.  In a shallow dish, mix the egg and milk and beat lightly.  Salt and pepper your chops to your liking and coat in flour.  Then dip in egg/milk mixture and immediately coat with bread crumb mixture.  Brown the pork chops for about 4 minutes on each side in hot oil.  I do this in a cast iron skillet that I can move straight to the over.  If your pan is not oven-proof, transfer the pork chops to a baking dish.  Finish them in the oven at 325° for 20-25 minutes.  Drain on paper towels before serving.  

I would probably serve this with pasta and something green, and lately we've been on a major broccoli kick.  Since I started roasting broccoli with garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper my family has been eating it up like crazy - and it's just about the easiest side ever (you can even use frozen broccoli)!  

Seriously trying to get my eleven year old to eat more veggies....

Hey, if it works I'm sticking with it!

ROASTED BROCCOLI

Crank the oven up to 425°-450°.  Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces and place on baking sheet.  I like to line the baking sheet with aluminum foil to make for easy clean up.  Drizzle with olive oil and minced garlic (we like LOTS of garlic).  Season with fresh cracked pepper and sea salt.  Toss a little and put in the oven for around 8-10 minutes.  It's done when the edges of the broccoli just start to get brown.  

Add some more of the Parmesan and a little extra olive oil, and serve over 

hot cooked spaghetti noodles.  YUM!    

Broccoli 
Fresh Crisp Broccoli - $2


Olive Oil (if you need it)
Pompeian Olive Oil - $4.23 (16oz)
USE $1 OFF printable
MAKES IT $3.23


Spaghetti
Mueller's Thin or Regular Spaghetti - 99¢
USE 55¢ OFF printable
MAKES IT FREE

TOTAL MEAL COST:  $5.44 - $6.13

(depending on size of pork chops)

Bi-Lo Bargain Meal of the Week - Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Spinach & Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

Mmm, this is some good stuff!  Even my eleven year old ate a huge bowl tonight (and like most kids, he's not into spinach).  This is good enough for company and totally worth the extra steps.  While it takes a little longer to prepare, you can do some of the prep work early in the day so all you have to do is put it in the oven at dinnertime!  

What You'll Need:


6 Chicken Thighs
Southern Home Chicken Thighs & Legs - 99¢/lb
(about 50¢ each, so $3)
*This recipe can just as easily be made with chicken breasts!*


Fresh Spinach
Fresh Express 9oz Spinach BOGO @ $2.79
USE 55¢ OFF printable
MAKES IT 29¢


1/2 cup Mushrooms, diced
8 oz white mushrooms - 99¢
*TIP -Keep an eye out for discounted produce.  These were marked down from $2.50!*
(1/2 cup costs 49¢)


1/2 cup shredded Mozarella cheese
Kraft Natural Shredded or Chunk Cheese - $2
USE $1/2 from Guy's Game Day Playbook or Kroger Home Mailer
MAKES IT $1.50
(1/2 cup costs around 38¢)


1 can diced Tomatoes
Southern Home Diced Tomatoes BOGO @ 99¢
MAKES IT 49¢


From The Pantry or Fridge:  


1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Butter 
1 1/2 - 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
Salt
Pepper
1/2 tsp Oregano 
Nutmeg (optional)
Cracked Red Pepper (optional)


Pasta or Rice

Add butter and olive oil to pan begin cooking garlic and mushrooms.  

Then add the spinach.  I know it looks like a lot, but trust me on this one!  

Once it cooks down it's not going to look like near as much....

Add about 1 tsp of Salt, 1/2 tsp Pepper, and 1/2 tsp Oregano. 

 I also add just a tiny pinch of Nutmeg and Cracked Red Pepper because I always cook my spinach that way, but whatever floats your boatl!)

Then stir in the Mozzarella until it's melted.  Rinse and pat the chicken thighs dry.  

*I deboned the chicken thighs and removed all of the skin as soon as they were purchased.  This is optional, but it sure does make it easier for this recipe (and a little healthier, too).  Deboning them only takes a few minutes and it's really easy.  You can find some pretty basic directions here.*

Lay chicken thighs flat side down and fill each one with about two tablespoons of spinach/mushroom mixture. 

Bring the outer edges of the chicken thigh together (you are basically rolling it up) 

and secure with toothpicks.

 Place in a baking dish, toothpick side down.  Don't forget to spray your dish with cooking spray!

Cover the chicken with the entire can of diced tomatoes.  

I also add more salt, pepper, and garlic - but again that's optional.  

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour.  

Tonight, I served this yummy goodness up over some linguine.  And it was GOOD!  

TOTAL MEAL COST:  $4.65

Bi-Lo Bargain Meal of the Week - Potatoes & Kielbasa

Potatoes & Kielbasa

Here's a quick dinner that I can throw into the oven and have dinner in around an hour.

What You'll Need:
4 cups medium potatoes, peeled and cut in bite sized pieces
Walter's Gold Potatoes 5lb - $2.49
(Cost: around 65¢-75¢)


1 lb Polska Kielbasa, sliced
Carolina Pride Polska Kielbasa - $1.74


1 Packet Onion Soup Mix 
Southern Home Onion Soup Mix - 68¢


1 Yellow Onion 
around 35¢ each


From The Pantry:
1-1/2 tbsp vegetable oil

Preheat the oven to 425°.  Mix all of the ingredients and pour into a well greased 9x13 dish.  Bake for one hour, stirring half way through.  I usually serve this with green beans, carrots, or cooked cabbage.  Southern Home canned veggies are Buy One Get One FREE this week for just 49¢ each, and Martha White Cornbread is FREE after coupons -so you can complete this meal for super cheap!

TIPS: Some Kielbasa may be greasy, so you may need to drain it before transferring it to a serving dish.  Also, if you notice your potatoes cooking too quickly, cover the dish with foil until it's done to prevent them from burning.  

TOTAL MEAL COST:  $3.52 - $4.50

**My goal in bringing you the Bi-Lo Bargain Meal of the Week is to help you put together a meal based on the current sales at Bi-Lo.  I hope you'll find some great recipes that will be a good fit for your family and your budget!  If you're looking for Bargain Meals from other stores all over the country, please visit Erin from 5 Dollar Dinners!**

Bi-Lo Bargain Meal of the Week - Hot Potato Soup

Hot Potato Soup

This is one of my favorite recipes that my Momma made when I was growing up, and now I make it for my family.  As a matter of fact, since it's really really cold today - this is what we'll be having for dinner tonight! 

 Potatoes can be used about a gazillion different ways, and they're dirt cheap so I love having them on hand.  This is a very basic recipe - but you can also add in whatever you have on hand to change it up (ham, corn, cream cheese, broccoli, sour cream...).  

What You'll Need:

4 cups peeled & diced potatoes

5lb bag Russet Potatoes - $2.49

(Cost: around 65¢-75¢)

1/2 onion, sliced thinly

3lb bag Yellow Onions - $2.49

(Cost: around 10¢)

4 cups chicken broth

Progresso Chicken Broth - $2

USE $1 OFF printable

MAKES IT $1

1 can evaporated milk

PET Evaporated Milk - 98¢

6 strips of bacon

Hormel Bacon - $2.50

(Cost: about $1.25)

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Crystal Farms Cheese - $2

USE $1/2 from SS 11/21

MAKES IT $1.50 

(Cost: about 75¢)

From The Pantry or Fridge:

1/2 stick butter

salt & pepper to taste

Fry bacon until crispy, and drain on paper towels.  In a large stockpot add potatoes, onions, and butter to chicken broth.  Bring to a boil and then cook on medium until the potatoes are tender.  Reduce the heat to very low, and stir in the evaporated milk.  Once the soup is heated through, it's ready - top with crispy bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.  

TOTAL MEAL COST:  ONLY $4.83!

**My goal in bringing you the Bi-Lo Bargain Meal of the Week is to help you put together a meal based on the current sales at Bi-Lo.  I hope you'll find some great recipes that will be a good fit for your family and your budget!  If you're looking for Bargain Meals from other stores all over the country, please visit Erin from 5 Dollar Dinners!**