12 Costco Pre-Made Meals That’ll Save You a Ton of Money on Groceries

With the ever-present reality of inflation, returning to the grocery store more often is the most cost-effective option. But buying every ingredient for every meal can add up — and so can the time it takes to make a dish from scratch.

Luckily, retailers carry frozen and refrigerated fresh meal kits to help you stretch your grocery budget and expand your tastes.

We’ve curated twelve incredible pre-made Costco meals that could just save you a pretty penny on groceries.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

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1. Kirkland Signature Chicken Street Tacos

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Price: $19.26

A zero-prep meal ready to enjoy immediately, Costco’s chicken tacos may be one of the best quick meal options anywhere. Pile your toppings on the go or reheat them in the microwave for a hot meal.

They come in fresh kits that include epic portions of meat, cheese, tortillas, rice, limes, and sauces. The kit costs about $16, or about $1.35 per taco.

2. Pierre Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Cordon Bleu

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Price: $16.99

Who knew a take-and-bake chicken cordon bleu would be on Costco's list of most tantalizing pre-made meal finds?

Pierre makes a delicious breaded whole breast fillet raw stuffed chicken cordon bleu filled with blended cheese and ham. It is a seasonal product, but it is available for around $17 when it is in stock.

3. Kirkland Signature Shepherd’s Pie

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Price: $24.77

Costco’s Kirkland brand makes an incredible seasonal Shepherd’s Pie for about $20.

Juicy beef is mixed with vegetables and spices and topped with mashed potatoes — technically making this dish a “cottage pie” — for an incredible comfort meal in a heavy take-home container.

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4. Garden Lites Vegetarian Spinach & Egg White Frittata

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Price: $13.99

Want to add a little fun to your morning routine? Pop a Vegetarian Spinach & Egg White Frittata bite into your mouth. You can find these at Costco in limited runs or as a Costco Business member.

While the $13.99 price a few months ago was reasonable, pricing and availability have been somewhat inconsistent lately.

This 70-calorie, low-sugar, nut-free, gluten-free option can be made in the oven in about 45 minutes or the microwave in under 20 minutes.

5. Eat Smart Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Kit

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Price: $7.69

If you swing through Costco for a quick meal, you can grab two 14-ounce packages of sweet kale chopped salad with all the trimmings.

Mixed greens, including Brussels sprouts and cabbage, are packaged with poppy seed dressing, dried cranberries, and roasted pumpkin seeds. The salads cost under $10 and can be made into four or more substantial salads.

6. Kirkland Signature Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice

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Price: $21.11

Looking for 3.4 pounds of flavorful food for $21.11? This bowl will serve multiple meals — six if you follow the nutrition facts.

Full of rice, cheese, cooked chipotle chicken, guacamole, salsa, and even limes, this little bowl can be eaten on the fly and shared with friends. Grab some chips to extend its impact.

7. Ajinomoto Shoyu Ramen

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Price: $22.38

For less than $4 per serving, you can grab a six-pack of Ajinomoto Shoyu Ramen. Each bowl includes cooked ramen noodles, slices of cooked seasoned white chicken meat, soy sauce, corn kernels, red bell pepper, and more.

Add water to the fill line and microwave for about four minutes. Ramen is a favorite in craft productions because it’s so easy and filling.

8. Kirkland Signature Yakisoba Stir Fry with Seasoned Chicken

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Price: $25.63

Stir-fry may seem like a simple dish to prepare, but prepping the vegetables alone is so time-consuming.

Avoid shredding every organic item you own into a desirable pile of happiness, and instead grab a bag of fully formed Yakisoba stir-fry with seasoned chicken for just.

Just cook it in a pan briefly for the ultimate meal. It comes with noodles and soy sauce.

9. Sabatasso's French Bread, Pepperoni Pizza

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Price: $15.54

For those quick pizza cravings, Costco carries Sabatasso’s sizable French bread pepperoni pizza frozen. A nine-pack is available for less than $15 or less than $2 per pizza.

Each pizza is 380 calories and has 14 grams of protein. Depending on your preference, you can bake or microwave them.

10. La Terra Fina Quiche

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Price: $14.79

There’s nothing quite like the homemade, decadent taste of La Terra Fina quiches. Costco stocks this low-maintenance, high-impact dish in a two-pack.

Perfect for brunches, breakfasts in bed, meal trains, family events, and more, this option costs under $15 and takes about a half hour to prepare in the oven. The two-pack comes with one spinach and artichoke quiche and one cheddar and broccoli quiche.

11. Kasia Potato and Cheese Pierogi

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Price: $13.59

Unless you have a tried-and-true pierogi recipe that you throw down with at the holidays, these savory treats are probably limited to food trucks and fancy dining options.

But Costco carries Kasia’s potato and cheese options, which can be cooked or boiled in record time. A three-pack with 13 pierogies in each pack is available for $10.99.

12. Kirkland Signature Chicken Alfredo with Penne Pasta

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Price: $22.86

It might be insane to admit, but Kirkland has all but perfected their own chicken alfredo dish.

They sell a four-pound package of chicken, cream, cheese, and penne pasta for just over $20, which is an absolute dream, especially for a crowd. Just pop it in the oven for about an hour and enjoy.

Bottom line

Costco is great for its membership perks and budget-friendly groceries. The big box retailer has the funding to pursue in-house and branded offerings made with high-quality ingredients.

With over 871 locations worldwide, Costco pulls inspiration from worldwide cuisine to bring otherwise less accessible options to the masses.

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