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Home » Recipes » 7 Dinner Recipes That Use Ranch Seasoning Packets, Gravy Mix, Lipton Onion Soup Mix and More

7 Dinner Recipes That Use Ranch Seasoning Packets, Gravy Mix, Lipton Onion Soup Mix and More

Do you have an ever growing stash of seasoning packets like Ranch Seasoning Packets, gravy mix, saison, Au Jus, and Lipton Soup Mix? I feel you, each week I use my FREE Stick to Your Budget Checklist to shop my pantry, fridge, and freezer and make a meal plan, but unfortunately, these packets kept getting overlooked! To help us all out, I’ve put together a list of 7 recipes that will put this overstock to good use!

Mississippi Chicken Skillet

This Mississippi Chicken Skillet takes less than 30 minutes and uses Au Jus, Ranch, and brown gravy mix! Did I mention it’s absolutely delicious?

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    Slow Cooker Cube Steak

    tearing brown gravy mix above crock pot with cube steak and onions in it

    This Slow Cooker Cube Steak Recipe takes a relatively inexpensive cut of meat and turns it into a tender and flavorful treat for dinner. It uses onion soup mix, brown gravy mix, and cream of mushroom soup!

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

    Chicken and gravy on a plate with mashed potatoes

    This one couldn’t be easier with cream of chicken soup, chicken gravy mix, and broth!

    Marinated Steak Fajitas

    sliced steak fajita meat with peppers and onions on a pan with guacamole and tortillas next to it

    These Steak Fajitas are a family favorite now, the marinade is made with Lipton Onion Soup Mix and gives your steak lots of flavor without a lot of work.

    Ranch Ritz Chicken

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    This Ranch Ritz Chicken is a family favorite and an internet favorite, getting millions of views on Instagram each time I post it!

    Grandma Bertha’s Beans and Rice

    grandma bertha's beans and rice on a green plate with cilantro

    This recipe was given to me by a family friend who graciously shared her grandmother’s recipe for rice and beans and it’s one of the most delicious things I’ve ever had! The full recipe can be found in my free e-book 10 Crazy Cheap Meals. You can download it here!

    BBQ Ranch Chicken Sandwiches

    These BBQ Ranch Chicken Sandwiches are perfect for weeknights or cookouts with friends and family! Using ranch seasoning packets and BBQ sauce make for easy cooking! These Chicken sandwiches are a must try!

    And don’t forget, if you love these recipes, please leave them a review! Reviews are the absolute best way to thank a food blogger! I am super grateful for you!

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