Costco isn’t just for bulk staples its deli and ready-to-eat meals offer hearty, high-quality options that cost far less than takeout. From rotisserie chicken dinners to fully prepared pasta bakes, these convenient meals are a smart way to feed yourself (or the whole family) without paying restaurant prices.
1. Rotisserie Chicken – Approx. $4.99
Costco’s famous rotisserie chicken remains one of the best values in the store. The birds are large, juicy, and perfectly seasoned and one $4.99 chicken easily feeds a family of four. Compared to ordering roast chicken or grilled entrée plates at a restaurant, this grab-and-go option costs a fraction of the price.
2. Kirkland Signature Lasagna –Approx. $15.79 (serves 8)
This hearty meat sauce lasagna is layered with cheese and pasta just like a homemade version. One pan feeds up to eight people, which works out to less than $2 per serving compared with $14–18 for a single lasagna entrée at an Italian restaurant.
3. Macaroni & Cheese – Approx. $11.99
Creamy, rich, and made with real cheese, Costco’s mac and cheese is a serious upgrade from boxed versions. One container serves six, which brings the cost per portion to under $2 less than a side order at most restaurants and hearty enough to serve as a full meal.
4. Chicken Alfredo Bake – Approx. $16.00
Made with penne pasta, creamy Alfredo sauce, and roasted chicken, this deli-style casserole is fully prepped and ready to bake at home. One pan easily makes five to six generous portions, which breaks down to roughly $3 per serving versus $15+ for a restaurant chicken Alfredo plate.
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5. Street-Taco Kit – Approx. $17.99
This kit includes seasoned chicken, shredded cheese, fresh tortillas, lime wedges, chopped cilantro, salsa and crema. You assemble the tacos yourself at home, giving them that freshly made feel. For about $3 per taco plate, it beats the price of a taquería meal and still tastes fresh and vibrant.
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6. Chicken Pot Pie – Approx. $19.99
Loaded with chunks of chicken, peas, carrots, and creamy sauce under a buttery crust, Costco’s massive pot pie is incredibly filling. Slice it into 7-8 portions and you’re spending about $2.50 per serving far less than you’d pay at a diner or café for the same comfort-food dish.
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7. BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich Kit – Approx. $11.99
This refrigerated kit comes with tender smoked brisket, soft buns, and BBQ sauce. Heat the meat, assemble the sandwiches, and you’ve got four generous portions at roughly $3 each less than half the cost of a brisket sandwich from a BBQ joint.
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8. Stuffed Bell Peppers – Approx. $16.49
Costco’s stuffed peppers are filled with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, rice, and cheese. Each one is hearty enough for a full meal, and at just over $4 per serving, they’re significantly cheaper than ordering stuffed peppers or meatloaf plates at a restaurant.
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9. Chicken Enchilada Bake – Approx. $18.99
This ready-to-bake casserole is layered with tortillas, seasoned chicken, cheese, and a mildly spicy enchilada sauce. It yields six flavorful servings which works out to about $3 per plate, compared to the $12-$14 you’d pay for a restaurant enchilada combo.
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10. Chicken Bakes (2-Pack)
The cult-favorite chicken bakes from Costco’s food court are now available frozen in a 2-pack. Stuffed with chicken, bacon, cheese, and Caesar dressing in a bread shell, each bake costs just over $3 compared to $8-$10 for a similar hot handheld at a café or deli.
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11. Yakisoba Stir-Fry with Chicken – Approx. $15.99
This Asian-inspired dish includes noodles, chicken, peppers, cabbage, and soy-based sauce, all ready to heat and serve. The pan yields about five portions, which comes out to roughly $3.20 per serving far cheaper than most $12-$15 stir-fry takeout plates.
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12. Shrimp Scampi with Linguine –Approx. $19.49
Tender shrimp, linguine, garlic butter, and parsley make this ready-to-bake scampi surprisingly flavorful. At about $3.90 per serving, it’s dramatically cheaper than ordering shrimp pasta at a restaurant, where prices often exceed $20 per plate.
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13. Baked Salmon with Pesto Butter – Approx. $23.99
For a more upscale option, the pesto-butter salmon is a standout. It bakes in under 30 minutes and serves six for around $4 per portion a fraction of the $25-$30 you’d typically pay for a salmon entrée when dining out.
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