16 Costco Prepackaged Meals Perfect for Tasty and Affordable Family Dinners

There are busy days when the last thing you want to do after getting home is make a meal from scratch. Fortunately, Costco has you covered.

One of the great Costco hacks is to purchase prepackaged meals that are simple to make and eat. Following are some of your best options.

Note that prices for prepackaged meals can vary from Costco warehouse to warehouse. Prices in this story are based on a Costco location in Utah, which is closest to the average cost of groceries in the U.S. Your local store may have a different price.

Prices can also vary based on the weight of each meal, as the cost of some prepackaged meals is based on a per-pound calculation.

Kirkland Signature Garlic Pepper Seasoned Drums are perfect for those who love chicken.

They come prepackaged for $11.24 at Costco and are ideal for a quick weeknight meal, or if you need an easy dish to prepare while barbecuing for family and friends.

Costco is known for its affordable rotisserie chicken, but you don’t have to go for a basic chicken to get that delicious rotisserie flavor.

The Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken Enchilada is packed with chicken in an enchilada sauce and topped with cheese and peppers for $27.69.

The package, which usually comes in at around four pounds, should be enough to feed a big family.

A rotisserie chicken is a great, easy meal to pick up at Costco — and it’s cheap, too. You can grab one for $5.84.

Serve up a rotisserie chicken on its own or with a side dish. Or pull the meat off and use it as an ingredient for all kinds of easy dinner recipes.

Kirkland Signature Ravioli Lasagna with Beef & Pork Bolognese Sauce features layers of ravioli and sauce topped with a generous helping of cheese.

Try this spin on a typical lasagna for $19.86.

Want a healthier meal? Grab a hearty salad from Costco.

Kirkland Signature Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing & Croutons is packed with plenty of chopped lettuce, parmesan cheese, dressing, and croutons for $10.66.

Check out the Kirkland Signature Roasted Chicken & Swiss Roller Tray if you need some sandwich wraps on hand for a catered meal.

The tray features 12 rolls packed with turkey, Swiss cheese, tomato, and lettuce for $17.18, which makes it a good bargain for any occasion.

Check out Costco’s prepackaged section if you’re looking for quick-and-easy tacos.

Kirkland Signature Chicken Street Tacos feature enough ingredients to make 12 tacos. You get soft taco shells, seasoned chicken, shredded cheese, slaw, salsa, and cilantro lime crema.

You can grab the pack for $18.36.

Costco makes it easy to step up a delicious dinner with its Kirkland Signature Yakisoba Stir Fry.

The prepackaged meal comes complete with meat, stir fry veggies, noodles, and sauce to give you a quick meal for $23.97.

Costco has some smaller options for prepackaged meals that are perfect if it’s just one or two of you at home.

Grab the Kirkland Signature Roasted Chicken Croissant Sandwich with Caesar Salad, which comes with two croissant sandwiches stuffed with sliced chicken, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. You also get a generous side salad.

You can get this combo for $13.67.

Want some shellfish for dinner? Costco has a great option.

Check out the Kirkland Signature Cilantro Lime Shrimp, which comes fully cooked in a cilantro lime sauce with tails still on for $14.85.

You can eat it on its own, throw it on your grill, or toss it with some pasta for a hearty Italian meal.

Another great seafood option is Kirkland Signature Salmon Milano with Basil Pesto Butter.

The salmon — which retails for $33.61 — can be tossed into your oven and baked to perfection with little prep work from you. You can even bake it in its foil container to reduce cleanup after dinner.

Don’t know what side dish to take to a party, barbecue, or brunch? Grab some fruit from Costco.

The Fresh Cut Fruit Bowl features in-season favorites such as pineapples, strawberries, grapes, cantaloupe, and more, depending on what’s available.

You can grab a three-pound bowl as a side or a fruit salad main dish for $12.86.

After a long day, it’s nice to have some easy comfort food.

Kirkland Signature Meatloaf with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes comes with meatloaf covered in sauce and a decent helping of mashed potatoes for $19.19.

Note that the precise price of this item is based on the weight of the meatloaf and mashed potatoes you want for dinner.

Try some quesadillas from Costco that are easy to heat up.

The Kirkland Signature Chicken Quesadilla comes with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for slathering on your quesadillas or adding to the side to dip them in.

Grab a package for $18.93 and enjoy dinner.

Kirkland Signature Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef & Rice comes packed with delicious stuffing and topped with cheese for $20.85. These stuffed bell peppers bake in a foil container for easy eating and cleanup.

Serve up a side salad or make it a main dish for dinner with this generously packed meal from Costco.

Kirkland Signature Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing includes lettuce and dressing as well as tomatoes, red onions, dried cranberries, bacon pieces, and hard-boiled eggs for $16.06.

These prepackaged meals are a great way to fill your stomach without having to spend all evening cooking.

When you shop for these foods, consider paying with a rewards credit card that can help you earn cash back or other perks.