Costco’s Cheesy Chicken Bakes Is the Perfect Quick Dinner (Plus 8 Other Tasty Meals)

Between working full-time and doing household tasks, it's a wonder that any of us have time to get things done. Unfortunately, for the most part, we don't.

With so little time on our hands, it's often meal preparation that gets lost in the shuffle. If the last thing that you feel like doing after work is making dinner, then these Costco shopping hacks are for you.

Here are some incredibly easy meals you can make using ready-made items or ingredients from your local Costco.

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

Price: $18.69

If someone tells you Costco's Petite Cuisine Mozzarella Sticks aren't a full meal, they just might be right.

But there are easy ways to rectify the situation. Pair a quick salad with these delicious mozzarella sticks, and you've got yourself a meal.

Price: $20.31

Have a favorite local place for Chinese takeout? While it's great to support local businesses, it's not always the best thing for your wallet.

Luckily, you can mimic some of your favorite dishes at home with the help of the Costco frozen foods section.

This highly-rated mandarin chicken comes fully cooked. All you need to do is heat it and add some rice and/or veggies.

Price: $37.22

Burgers are such an obvious choice that we almost didn't include them on this list. However, we would be remiss if we didn't let you know that Costco's Kirkland house brand makes a great burger patty.

This classic American meal also happens to be one of the easiest ones to put together. Just add a toasted bun and your favorite toppings. Heads up: Hamburger buns will last quite a while if you freeze them.

Price: $16.99

Since its inception in 1995, Kirkland Signature has come to be known as an indicator of quality. Luckily, Costco offers a wide variety of products under the Kirkland brand, including these tasty chicken bakes.

Made from an enticing blend of cheeses (mozzarella, provolone, parmesan), these chicken bakes are also stuffed with bacon, green onions, and Caesar dressing. Not bad for a quick weeknight meal.

Price: $15.88

These taquitos come already frozen and are easy to make. All you have to do is pop them in the oven or microwave and wait for them to heat up.

Made from real cheese, charbroiled chicken breast, and flour tortillas, they're a wonderful after-work snack or meal.

Price: $13.38

Sometimes, the most simple meals are the best ones. Often underappreciated and misunderstood, the cheese pizza is not just the choice of picky eaters and children at a birthday party.

Pizza is also a delicious meal, especially when it's dunked in your favorite hot sauce or even just ranch dressing. This Costco-brand pizza is made from 100% real cheese and comes with a delicious breadcrumb crust.

Price: $5.66

Costco is famous for its rotisserie chicken. Not surprisingly, the company loses money on these chickens, which it sets at a bargain-low price point.

However, since you have to travel to the back of the store to pick up one of these chickens, Costco likely makes up for its losses when shoppers pick up other items.

In addition to eating the chickens on your own, you can also cut them up and add them to a stir-fry or soup.

Price: $12.47 (on sale from $16.47) 

A stir-fry on its own is already a pretty quick meal. But, a stir-fry out of a box is even quicker. The best news? It tastes way better than "stir-fry from a box" sounds.

Made from all-natural ingredients, these Japanese-style noodles come with a delicious savory sauce and frozen vegetables. Another item on this list that's suitable for vegetarians.

Price: $10.20 (on sale from $14.20)

Chicken pot pies are about the closest thing to comfort food that you can get. However, there's a lot of prep that goes into making them, from chopping vegetables to making a sauce. Not to mention if you're making your own crust from scratch.

Luckily, we live in modern times, and modern times allow us to have a delicious, ready-made chicken pot pie at the ready. Pick one up at Costco and see for yourself. Plus, at such a great price, you can keep more cash in your wallet for other purchases. 

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Energy seems to come at a premium these days, and you need to conserve yours whenever you can.

Not only can you save money on groceries at Costco, but you can also save time on meal prep for the week. So, next time you're wondering what you're going to make for dinner, try these quick and easy Costco meals.