Dinner Party for Pennies

Dinner parties usually cost big bucks, right? Not this Dinner Party idea. Enjoy a tasty dinner with dessert, wine and activities for under 50 dollars.

Invitations- Since this is a dinner party for pennies the invite should send a similar message. Consider an Evite or a simple phone call to inform your guests. Include time, location, and party details.

Menu- Scrumptious Chicken, rice, broccoli, Dessert Loaf.
Scrumptious Chicken- In a slow cooker combine 6 chicken breasts, 1 and 1/2- 10oz cans of cream of mushroom soup, and 1/4 cup of white wine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook on low for 8 hours.

Rice- purchase rice and follow instructions on package.

Broccoli- add butter or olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Consider frozen broccoli and follow instructions on package.

Dessert- purchase a cake loaf. Take it out of the packaging, slice and place on a decorative plate.

Wine- Many inexpensive wine options exist. Consider Charles Shaw aka 3 buck Chuck or large bottles of Yellow Tail for $12.

Decorations- Use some of your nicer dishes and cutlery. Decorate your table using objects from around your home. Adjust the lighting and choose a couple CD’s to set the mood.

Activities- Play a board game, go for a walk, converse, or anything around your home that you find fun.

The cost-o-fun-
Chicken- $15
Cream of Muhroom- $2
Rice- $3
Broccoli- $3
Dessert $4
Wine- $20

Total- $47

Hope you have a great time and remember the 5 tips to hosting the Best Party Ever.

*This Party idea is part of a series called “Parties for Pennies” where all parties can be planned for $50 or less.