5 trader joes dinners for $83 (Recipes and Grocery list!)

It's been a minute since I put together a Trader Joe's guide! But here's a new one for you, and this time it's a little bit of everything: chicken, pasta, and a salad in the mix too. Summer eating is all over the place around here between vacations and pool days, but having a few real dinners feels so good. Same idea as always, five dinners, all made with ingredients you can grab in one trip.

Check your fridge, freezer for what you already have at home then grab the grocery list below! Meal prices reflect the portion used in each recipe. Buying the full grocery list may cost more.

Produce

• 1 white or yellow onion

• 1/4 cup red onion, diced

• 4 garlic cloves

• 1 cup cilantro, chopped

• 1/3 cup parsley, chopped

• 6 small Persian cucumbers

• 1 to 2 cups sweet potato, diced

• 2 lemons

• 14 oz green beans

• 2 lbs small potatoes

• 1/4 cup pistachios

• 1 bag Caesar salad kit

• 1½ cups frozen broccoli florets

Meat & Poultry

• 1 pound Italian sausage

• 1 pound ground chicken

• 1 pound cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works)

• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Dairy, Cheese & Refrigerated

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup Parmesan, grated

• 3 to 4 oz feta, crumbled

• 8 to 9 oz halloumi

• 1 can crescent roll dough

• 8 oz ranch dressing

• Pantry & Dry Goods

• 1 jar gochujang paste

• 3/4 pound pasta

• 8 small flour tortillas

• 4 teaspoons TJ Aglio Olio seasoning

• 1 cup basmati rice

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked

• 1 can chickpeas, 15 oz

• 1 jar Alfredo sauce, about 15 oz

Other

Olive oil, salt, and black pepper