We are a family of five. When the virus was in full swing and meat was hard to come by and there were limits, I would buy a $10 family pack of chicken breasts from Walmart. It came with 6 big breasts in it I would crock pot it with a can of chicken broth until I could shred it and then make at least four meals from it...chicken casseroles, chicken burritoes, chicken soup and even add some to spaghetti sauce.

Another cheap meal is to add a can of chili con carne to boxed mac n cheese for chili mac.

Don't forget canned tuna for tuna casserole.