Costco Prepared Meals That'll Feed Your Whole Family

Costco Chicken Pot Pie

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Costco's prepared meals can really come to the rescue when you’ve got a crowd to feed but you're trying to avoid dining out or ordering delivery (again). For most of these entrees, appetizers, sides, and desserts, simply turn on the oven, heat them up, and your work is pretty much done. So which Costco premade meals are you picking up on your next trip?

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Kirkland Signature Ravioli Lasagna — Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism

1. Kirkland Signature Ravioli Lasagna with Beef & Pork Bolognese Sauce

Price: $18.41 ($4.99 per pound)
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A Costco ready-made meal that looks like you labored over the recipe, this is a classic lasagna with a twist: It features ravioli instead of traditional lasagna noodles. No one has time to do a homemade Bolognese these days.

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2. Kirkland Signature St. Louis Style Dry Rub Ribs

Price: $21.13 ($7.99 per pound)

What could be better in summer than picking up some barbecue ribs hot and ready to eat? Pick up a salad and a container of mac and cheese, and you've got a full southern meal.

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3. Kirkland Signature Chicken Street Tacos

Price: $15.37 ($5.49 per pound)
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Forget about filling your grocery cart with the array of ingredients necessary for a tasty taco spread — this taco kit comes complete with 12 soft shells, chicken, salsa, and even lime slices. And since they’re just 190 calories each, you’ll be happy to have more than one for a quick and easy dinner.

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4. Kirkland Signature Stuffed Salmon

Price: $33.93 ($11.99 per pound)

Though it's not the cheapest meal by far, the Kirkland stuffed salmon is a really delicious treat. It's stuffed with crab, shrimp, and lobster in a mustard- and paprika-seasoned filling.

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5. Kirkland Signature Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef & Rice

Price: $16.72 ($4.99 per pound)
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Perhaps an old-school pick — who remembers their mother making stuffed peppers as a quick weeknight meal? — this selection might even be considered healthy thanks to those green peppers.

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6. Kirkland Signature Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

Price: $13.37 ($6.49 per pound)

Whether you're eating this as a side dish to grilled chicken or taking it to a summer cookout, the new Kirkland Mediterranean orzo pasta salad will be a fresh hit. It's got salami, feta cheese, and vegetables in a vinaigrette dressing.

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7. Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken

Price: $4.99 (or $6.21 online)
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Crispy rotisserie chicken is the quintessential prepared food from Costco, one that can be the start of countless quick meals — but you can also just let the bird take center stage. Add a salad and some bread and your meal is complete.

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8. Kirkland Signature Gyro Kit

Price: $20.57 ($6.49 per pound)

The new Kirkland gyro kit made a splash when it debuted in the deli earlier this year. We didn't think it's the best option for gyros, but many Costco superfans love it so it's worth trying.

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9. Kirkland Signature Chicken Alfredo with Penne Pasta

Price: $18.14 ($4.49 per pound)
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A rich, easy meal with a touch of flair, this dish offers chicken Alfredo’s classic creaminess balanced by penne pasta.

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10. Rana Tagliolini Chicken and Creamy Lemon Sauce

Price: $12.99

For a full meal that you don't need to heat the oven or stove for, there's this Rana chicken and pasta dish. The vegetable-filled creamy lemon sauce goes right in a bowl with the pasta and grilled chicken breast and you microwave it all together for eight minutes.

Kirkland Signature Mac and Cheese — Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism

11. Kirkland Signature Mac and Cheese

Price: $13.09 ($3.49 per pound)
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This garlicky Costco meal is a perennial favorite of all ages. Nothing fancy — it’s just designed to satisfy like comfort food should.

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12. Kirkland Signature Chicken Quesadilla

Price: $16.53 ($5.99 per pound)

For all those families with picky kids, this chicken quesadilla is for you. It's only got seasoned chicken and cheese inside, but comes with plenty of guacamole, salsa, and sour cream for the dippers in your house.

La Terra Fina Quiche 2-Pack — Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism

13. La Terra Fina Quiche

Price: $13.59
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This two-pie variety pack includes spinach and artichoke and cheddar and broccoli quiches. Cook one or both of these egg white-based options for a vegetarian meal that’s ideal for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. Yielding five servings each, the quiches can be served hot or cold.

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14. Kirkland Signature Garlic-Seasoned Party Wing Tray

Price: $16.59 ($5.99 per pound)

Imagine bringing home a tray of chicken wings for your next board game or movie night. You can bake or microwave these garlicky wings, and they come with ranch for dipping, of course.

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15. Kirkland Signature Shrimp Tray with Cocktail Sauce & Lemon

Price: $14.47 ($8.99 per pound)
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Sure, shrimp cocktail is a splurge, but it can be a light meal or elegant appetizer that, with this pick, Costco shoppers don’t have to boil and watch to be sure it reaches that perfect texture. It’s all done for you and will impress any guests, especially those highfalutin’ relatives.

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16. Kirkland Signature Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Price: $12.69 ($9.99 per pound)
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For those who might prefer their shrimp with a bit of a kick, this fully cooked option fits the bill. A quick entrée or appetizer with minimal — make that zero — prep, it includes six servings at 130 calories a pop.

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17. Kirkland Signature Yakisoba Stir Fry with Seasoned Chicken

Price: $20.91 ($5.99 per pound)

Stir-fried noodles such as this yakisoba are a great way to get vegetables in to your family's diet. You have to stir fry the ingredients together yourself, but for vegetables this fresh and colorful, this Costco item is worth it.

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18. Kirkland Signature Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes

Price: $16.08 ($3.99 per pound)

Meatloaf and mashed potatoes may be the ultimate comfort food combo, especially in fall. The Yukon gold potatoes mash up creamier than russets and have a lovely golden color, and there's plenty of saucy glaze on the meatloaf.

Kirkland Signature Wrap — Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism

19. Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken Asian Wrap

Price: $14.21 ($6.49 per pound)

Shredded rotisserie chicken breast pairs up with a crunchy slaw with Asian-inspired dressing in these wraps. They're made with huge green tortillas, and they're so big you need to eat only one-half a wrap.

Kirkland Signature Roasted Chicken and Swiss Roller Tray — Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism

20. Kirkland Signature Roasted Chicken and Swiss Roller Tray

Price: $16.29 ($6.99 per pound)

These roller sandwich pinwheels are just as popular for parties as they are for busy weeknight meals. Cranberry mayo gives them a little sweet tanginess, and the lavash flatbread holds up better than tortillas.

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21. Kirkland Signature Caesar Salad

Price: $9.70 ($4.49 per pound)

A fresh, crisp salad such as this one is a great complement to Costco's other prepared family meals, and at a great price for a huge container, too. Make a full meal out of it with some shredded rotisserie chicken.

Kirkland Signature Chicken Noodle Soup — Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism

22. Kirkland Signature Chicken Noodle Soup

Price: $13.72 ($3.49 per pound)

Fall means all those seasonal sniffles are going to start, and what better way to feel better than with chicken soup? It's full of egg noodles and vegetables, and best of all, someone else made it for you.

Kirkland Signature Enchilada — Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism

23. Kirkland Signature Enchilada Bake with Rotisserie Chicken

Price: $21.52 ($5.49 per pound)

You may have purchased a $5 rotisserie chicken to make enchiladas before, but now Costco does the hard part for you. This enchilada bake is made with the same shredded chicken plus red enchilada sauce, pinto beans, corn, rice, and plenty of cheddar cheese.

Kirkland Signature Chicken Pot Pie — Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism

24. Kirkland Signature Chicken Pot Pie

Price: $28.14 ($4.99 per pound)

If you've ever been lucky enough to go on a day when they're handing out chicken pot pie as the free sample, then you know how good this massive pie is. It's full of vegetables and chicken breast in a flaky crust.

Costco Bean and Cheese Burritos — Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism

25. Red's Organic Bean and Cheese Burritos

Price: $11.99

It never hurts to have a box of burritos in the freezer for meal emergencies — or let's face it, midnight snacks. There are 10 of these bean, cheese, and rice burritos in each box, so they're only about $1.20 each.

Kirkland Signature 12-inch Cheesecake — Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism

26. Kirkland Signature 12-inch Cheesecake

Price: $16.99
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Anyone who’s made homemade cheesecake knows it’s not only a labor-intensive project but also stressful. It always seems to come out lopsided or with a crack in the middle. (Or is that just me?) This is a handy alternative, lovely to look at, and serving 16.

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27. Kirkland Signature Apple Filled Danish

Price: $11.99
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If baking is not your thing, or you’re crunched for time, Costco sells these four-packs that serve as a ready-made dessert or brunch. You pick two packs for the price, and you can mix and match fillings, including cherry and almond cream.

Kirkland Signature Shepherd's Pie — Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism

28. Kirkland Signature Shepherd's Pie

Price: $19.97 ($3.79 per pound)

Technically, this huge dinner pie is a cottage pie since it contains ground beef and not lamb, but it's so good that it doesn't matter. It's full of vegetables and beef in a red wine gravy and topped with a layer of mashed potatoes.

Kirkland Signature Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing — Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism

29. Kirkland Signature Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

Price: $14.97 ($4.99 per pound)

For a salad bowl that's more substantial than the popular ready-made caesar, this spinach salad is a great choice. It's topped with Craisins, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, cheese, bacon bits, and onions, plus a tangy poppyseed dressing.

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30. Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Eggless Mayo

Price: $13.56 ($6.49 per pound)

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All you need is some bread, crackers, or even a Costco caesar salad to turn this chicken salad into a full meal. It's made with eggless mayonnaise so those with allergies can partake.

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