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Here are 7 must-have foods that take all the stress out of quick lunches and weeknight dinners.
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It’s our go to ‘we forgot to defrost something’ meal," one customersaid.
I’ll second the Costco chicken chunks!
We also like the gyro strips over rice with tomatoes, cucumber, and tzatziki/white sauce," anotheragreed.
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“Get the tortilla crusted tilapia, throw them in the air fryer.
They make wonderful fish tacos.
Put whatever toppings you want!
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This is my default meal when I’m overwhelmed.
The macros aren’t too bad and it’s really comforting.”
“Rotisserie chicken, tortilla chips, salsa, chicken broth = tortilla soup.
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Rotisserie chicken, soft shell tortillas, cheese = Tacos,” one Redditorcommented.
“Rotisserie chicken, Alfredo sauce, add blanched broccoli and cook up some penne noodles,” anotherrecommended.
Kirkland Chicken Pot Pie
Costco members love the Kirkland Chicken Pot Pie ($22.02).
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“I finally picked one of these pot pies up and I’m so glad I did!
“Chicken pot pie!!
Pair it with the broccoli salad!!
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Meatloaf and mashed potatoes are good too!!”
“That chicken pot pie SLAPS!!”
“It feeds 5 adults 2 meals in our house,” anothercommented.
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Kirkland Signature Chicken Quesadilla
The Kirkland Signature Chicken Quesadillas come highly recommended by Costco customers.
“The chicken quesadillas are an easy quick dinner.
They’re very good,' oneRedditor said.
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“They come with a small container of salsa and sour cream.
We add our own salsa and guacamole.
They are quite tasty.”