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Save Time and Money with These Fall Meal Prep Tips

By: Jessica van Dop DeJesus

It’s getting cooler outside, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend all your time cooped up in the kitchen. As the temperature drops, my proclivity for one-pot meals rises, because spending time cozying up on the couch with a good movie and my family is on top of my list.

I love preparing one-pot dishes that require baking, because the oven does most of the work while the warm scent of food fills the house. It’s even better when I have little to do in terms of preparing ingredients and tackling cleanup. Walmart makes it all easy by having a wide range of ready-to-cook ingredients for delicious homemade meals.

One of my family’s favorite one-pot wonders is Creamy Ditalini with Mushroom and Chicken, using Campbell’s® Cream of Chicken Soup. It’s my “modern mom” take on a popular family staple—Cream of Chicken Casserole—because it’s the perfect example of a time-saving, affordable winter weekend meal.

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Tips to Save Time

  1. Instead of making a cream sauce from scratch, I turn to Campbell's canned cream of chicken soup for a rich, velvety base.
  2. I avoid the hassle of chopping and cutting by opting for pre-sliced ingredients. For seasonal vegetables, I choose pre-sliced baby bella mushrooms, available in the Walmart produce aisle. You can also find pre-cut and individually wrapped chicken breasts.
  3. I am not going to lie—I love going to the supermarket! Grocery shopping is my happy place, and I enjoy walking the aisles and gaining inspiration for my menus. But sometimes, this mama is on a tight schedule! Ordering online using the Walmart App is not only time-efficient, but it allows me to view a complete snapshot of my grocery spending. Your items can be picked up curbside or delivered to your home.
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Tips to Save Money

  1. Check for sales at Walmart and stock up on Campbell’s® Cream of Chicken Soup to use in creamy rice dishes, other pasta casseroles, or even on its own for a quick lunch.
  2. Make the meal feel more leisurely by serving salad as a first course or side. The Marketplace pre-made salad mixes provide the best base for customization, allowing you to pick and choose toppings that suit your family’s tastes. I like adding sliced apples, a little trail mix (try Great Value Cranberry, Cashew & Almond) for crunch, and a dash of Great Value blue cheese salad dressing for a seasonal fresh bite.
  3. Meals like this yield at least six servings, often with leftovers (and cost less than $3.00 per person). Whether you serve it on the weekend for a family gathering or utilize it for various lunches and dinners through the week, it’s easy to reheat and can make your food budget last longer. Use Great Value Aluminum Foil to seal the dish, and keep it in the fridge.

Check out this link for more details about how to order grocery pickup and delivery from Walmart.

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