7 Day Aldi Budget Meal Plan (Nov. 23-29)

This 7-day Aldi meal plan is all about healthy, budget-friendly meals. It simplifies dinner planning with easy recipes and an itemized shopping list, using only Aldi ingredients to keep things affordable. The recipes are simple, cheap, and great for using pantry staples and leftovers—comforting yet still healthy, just what we need right now.

Why Aldi

For those who are new here, I don’t work for Aldi and have no affiliation with them, but they’re my favorite grocery store. Like many of you, I used to shop at Aldi and then visit other stores for extras, but it was costing too much time and money. So, I used my chef training to create recipes using only Aldi ingredients, and it’s been a success!

About the Aldi budget meal plan

Meal planning has been a part of my life since childhood. Growing up in a single-parent household on a fixed income taught me how to budget and avoid waste. These skills have been invaluable, and I want to share them with you through these meal plans.

I’ve included 6 recipes, all using Aldi ingredients, so you can either enjoy leftovers or treat yourself to a takeaway night. You’ll also get a shopping list to make meal prep even easier.

It's more important than ever to have simple, affordable recipes with accessible ingredients, and I love creating these plans to help lighten your load. I hope you find them useful!

The recipes

Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup Recipe

A hearty and comforting vegetable soup loaded with fresh vegetables, tender tortellini, and flavourful herbs. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner and makes for a satisfying meal with some crusty bread.

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Vegetable soup in a white bowl with a spoon.

Quick and Easy Sticky Chicken

A sticky chicken recipe that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. A budget-friendly simple recipe that uses Aldi ingredients to make your dinner time delicious, healthy and cheap!

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Sticky chicken with peppers and peanuts in a bowl with rice.

Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta (30 Minutes)

This creamy and spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delicious, quick, and easy meal perfect for any night of the week. With tender chicken, a flavourful sauce, and a hint of lemon, this dish is sure to become a family favourite.

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Cajun chicken pasta on a table with parmesan cheese.

Easy Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

These meatballs in tomato sauce are juicy and tender homemade meatballs cooked in a rustic Italian style tomato sauce.

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Homemade Italian style meatballs in a rustic tomato sauce in a white bowl.

Easy One Pot Mushroom Stroganoff

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this creamy mushroom stroganoff. Perfectly balanced with savoury mushrooms and a rich, tangy sauce, this dish is a delight for both vegetarians and vegans.

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Creamy mushroom stroganoff with parsley and noodles in a white bowl.

THE BEST Easy One-Pot Chicken And Broccoli Bake

An easy one-pot dinner that is healthy AND comforting! This chicken and broccoli bake is made with whole ingredients and topped with melted cheese. The perfect budget-friendly weeknight dinner idea.

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Cheddar topped chicken and broccoli casserole with cheese.

Print the Aldi shopping list and meal plan

Print the budget shopping list and meal plan

If you tried any of these recipes please let me know in the comments below, and please leave a star rating while you're there!

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Craving more comfort food? Visit our sister site, Salted Mint, for easy, delicious recipes with everyday ingredients.

Meet the Chef!

Hi, I'm Debs, a Cordon Bleu-trained chef dedicated to helping you create unforgettable meals on a budget. Discover more about my journey and dive into a world of foolproof recipes designed for those who love to eat well without overspending.

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