Special Edition: Easy Back to School Meal
With so much to do in getting back to school, make easy chicken and crackers, soup and fruit for four-plus this for less than $11. Or use coupons and store incentives and make life simpler this week for around $9!
Ingredients:
Swanson Premium chicken breast in water: Meijer, $1.67.
Alouette spreadable cheese (recommend spinach & artichoke; family's choice): Meijer, $3. ($1 on 1 coupon Alouettecheese.com.)
Vine ripe tomatoes (optional): Meijer, 99 cents per pound. (Optional: 25 cents on 1 offer for members of Checkout51.com.)
Blue Diamond Nut Thins (family's choice of flavors): Meijer, $2.50. ($1 on 2 coupon August 17 SmartSource insert.)
Campbell's Homestyle or Slow Kettle soups (family's choice): Meijer, $2.49. (Store offer: $5 off on 10 participating products, mix and match ““ instantly at register.)
Pantry ingredients: Pepper.
To complete meal:
California grapes: Meijer, $1.28 per pound.
Local whole seedless watermelon: Meijer, $3.49.
Let's Cook!
Drain chicken well and gently mix into spreadable cheese with a dash of pepper. Spread on nut crackers with small slices of tomato (optional). Serve with soup and fresh fruit for a quick, easy meal ready in minutes.
Editor's note: Final cost based on percentage of product used.
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Sausage and Potato Bake
Courtesy of Hillshire Farm
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Courtesy of Kraft Foods
Pair these delicious tomatoes with fresh fruit or crackers for a light, easy meal.
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Meijer (WMI)
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Sale:$0.99
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