These 7 Costco Prepared Meals are the Ultimate Weeknight Lifesaver (Including the New Gyro Kit!)

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Check out my favorite Costco prepared meals that will help you get dinner on the table during busy weeknights!

gyro kit from costco

Costco prepared meals to the rescue! šŸ™Œ

Ever get overwhelmed with meal planning and grocery shopping? šŸ™‹ā€ā™€ļø Inevitably, life can sometimes get crazy hectic. The high-quality prepared meals at Costco are worth keeping a yearly membership alone in my opinion. This list includes my most recent new favorite gyro kit that you have to try!

I am someone who does a bunch of cooking at home in both my personal life and work life, but, sometimes, I get meal burnout.

Costco cart with prepared foods

In most cases, heading to the prepared food section at Costco is less expensive than takeout food and tastes more like home cooking. Having one or two of these family-style meals on hand for when Iā€™m too tired or too busy to cook can be such a lifesaver!

Note that prices have varied per location. Weā€™ve verified many of these prices this year, but itā€™s possible they arenā€™t the same as your local Costco.

holding costco taco kit

Costco is my happy place.

Iā€™m a big Costco fan in general and am always impressed with their quality groceries and prepared foods. Itā€™s honestly exciting when we discover new meals my family will eat and love without complaints.

In fact, itā€™s almost kind of hard for me to narrow down my Costco-prepared meal favorites, so today Iā€™m sharing 7 plus a bonus single-serve option we are loving right now. Note that prices may vary per location.

Costco pre-made enchilada bake out of the oven with red oven mitts.

Also, keep in mind that some of these pre-made Costco meals would be so wonderful and thoughtful to bring to someone who is sick or experiencing a loss. ā¤ļø For instance, the pot pie is nice in that it has a disposable pan already, so you wouldnā€™t need to collect it back.

Even if you donā€™t live in the same area as your loved ones, you can order these online for Same-Day Delivery to give them a ā€œhomemadeā€ meal while being apart!


Here are the top 7 Costco prepared meals you should add to your shopping list:


1. Beef and Lamb Gyro KitĀ 

gyro kit from costco in the prepared foods section

Total Price: $19.86($6.49/lb)

gyro meal kit on the stove

This kit is fantastic tasting and comes with everything youā€™ll need to make 6 generous-sized gyros! All you have to do is heat up the pre-cooked lamb and beef mixture on a skillet and compile a gyro with all the provided toppings. Youā€™ll notice right away that it includes a large portion of meat for around $20!

costco gyro on a plate with orzo salad

The kit includes 6 soft pitas, tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, cucumbers, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and feta cheese! It pairs well with Costcoā€™s prepared orzo salad on the side. We were honestly super impressed with this delicious gyro kit and have since purchased it again a couple more times. My teenagers love this, and it feeds my family of 4 perfectly.


2. Grilled Chicken Street Taco Kit

taco platter

Total Price: $15.48 ($5.49/lb)

Who doesnā€™t love taco night?! This taco kit makes it so easy as it includes everything needed including 12 tortillas, seasoned grilled chicken, shredded cheese, cabbage, lime wedges, salsa, and cilantro lime cream.

preparing costco street tacos on stove

To prepare it, I simply warm up the chicken in a pan on the stove and heat the tortillas on my griddle.

plate of costco street tacos

I love that these street tacos are easy to fix with pre-portioned ingredients. The tender chicken pieces are seasoned yet not too spicy for kids. I feel like itā€™s a generous amount of food and feeds us four, and is definitely a winner!


3. Chicken Pot Pie with Rotisserie Chicken

costco chicken pot pie

Total Price: $26.40 ($4.99/lb)

This creamy pot pie can feed an army and yet tastes gourmet and grown-up at the same time. It has tender roasted chicken with lots of flavorful fresh veggies and a perfectly browned crust that is to die for! You can tell this pot pie has the quality ingredients Costco is known for, and the leftovers taste just as great when warmed up the next day.

Costco Chicken Pot Pie in pan

If youā€™re needing to dig into a warm comforting meal with minimal effort, this is a definite favorite!


4. Enchilada Bake with Rotisserie Chicken

Total Price: $23.60 ($5.99/lb)

Hereā€™s how to get the taste of yummy homemade red enchiladas without all the work involved! We first spotted this as a newer option about a year ago, and weā€™ve really enjoyed it a few times so far.

enchilada bake

This cheesy enchilada bake is very much like a creamy cheesy casserole-type meal that features corn tortillas, red sauce, onion, corn, bell peppers, beans, lots of cheese, and pieces of Costcoā€™s famous rotisserie chicken that we all know and love.

It gets nice and bubbly and warm in the oven, and I love that there are no dishes to wash afterward! This is a great lazy meal when you donā€™t want to cook.

biting into a Costco enchilada bake

The enchilada bake has lots of southwest flavors going on and is on the spicy side, which my family loves. It definitely has a little bite to it though. If you donā€™t enjoy spicy food or canā€™t eat it, maybe skip this option, but man we think itā€™s YUMMY!


5. Kirkland Signature Meat Frozen Lasagna 2-Pack

holding a frozen costco lasagna by the freezer

Price: $19.99 for 2

Ok, hear me out on this one. I am normally NOT a frozen meal fan, but there is something special about this lasagna! It has the perfect amount of meat and gooey cheese and amazing flavor. I have tried lots of frozen lasagna in various grocery stores including Trader Joeā€™s. This Costco one WINS!!!

My kids go crazy for this yummy meal, and itā€™s so incredibly convenient to keep these in our deep freezer for a last-minute dinner! Paired with a simple salad, itā€™s a surprisingly delicious feast.

costco prepared meal frozen lasagna

This lasagna takes a little over an hour to bake in the oven and comes out bubbly and delicious. This item can be found in the freezer section at Costco, while my other 4 faves are in the refrigerated section.

P.S: Speaking of Kirkland frozen products, they always seem high-quality and this one doesnā€™t disappoint! We also LOVE the Kirkland brand thin crust frozen pizza that comes in a 4-pack.


6. Beef Bulgogi Korean BBQ

costco Beef Bulgogi Korean BBQĀ 

Total Price: $22.58 (6.99/lb)

Many of our readers have commented about how yummy the marinated Bulgogi beef is at Costco and all I have to say is they are not wrong! I was kind of skeptical, but this meal was super easy to pan fry and the results are delicious. It may not look that appealing in the container, but it turns out beautifully in the pan after just a few minutes. šŸ¤©

insignia rice cooker

I would say itā€™s a bit on the sweeter side as far as the sauce goes and the thinly sliced beef is very good and satisfying. My husband and I added hot sauce and the kids enjoyed it as is. It has Asian take-out food vibes and I loved it!

I served mine alongside rice and veggies that Iā€™ve steamed together at the same time using my rice cooker for a quick and comforting dinner my family all enjoyed. We are for sure picking this up again in the future!

plate of costco bulgogi with veggies and rice


7. Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef and RiceĀ 

costco stuffed peppers in the oven

Total Price: $19.38 (5.49/lb)

Stuffed peppers happen to be one of my favorite homemade meals, but it can be a bit labor-intensive to make from scratch. Picking up a pan of prepared bell peppers with ground beef, rice, and cheese couldnā€™t be easier. The result is a cheesy hearty meal the family loves.

The Kirkland Signature peppers no longer come in their own oven-safe pan, so youā€™ll have to use one of your casserole dishes, but now you can fib and say you made them yourself! šŸ˜‚

costco stuffed peppers


BONUS! Best Single-Serve Meal: Ramen with Chicken, Tokyo Style ā€“ 6 pack

ramen noodle bowl

Price: 14.49 for 6 bowls

Hereā€™s a bonus recommendation if you havenā€™t tried them yet. I wanted to shout out these delicious ramen noodles bowls found in the frozen section! These are warm and delicious, especially if you need something quick! My kids enjoy popping them in the microwave during the day for a quick lunch, and I enjoy them with a little sriracha hot sauce.

These are quite an upgrade from the cheap square ramen soup packets. I love that they include some chicken and a few veggies, along with those crave-able soft noodles and broth.


person making a costco taco kit

These Costco-prepared meal recommendations are super helpful!

I could probably talk about Costco finds all day, but these are some of our go-tos prepared foods that are both delicious and helpful to have around for last-minute meals. These are favorites that go beyond the popular rotisserie chicken that we all love. Enjoy!


Did you know these brands make Kirkland Signature products?!

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