The $1 Aldi Grocery I'm Stocking in My Pantry All Spring (I Use It Every Week)

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11-03-2025

I started shopping at Aldi back in my college days, and the total of my weekly receipt is as important now as it was back then. If you're new to the hype, Aldi is a growing chain of small grocery stores that bypass on extras, like music on the loudspeakers, in favor of a back-to-basics bottom line. The shelves are lined with private-label or store brand products, offering only a few popular name brands. Its ever-popular Aisle of Shame may draw shoppers in with limited-edition (often viral) finds, but what keeps Aldi's cost-conscious consumers coming back are the low prices.
One item that I always pick up at Aldi costs less than $1: Aldi's Pueblo Linda Chopped Green Chiles. It's one of the most budget-friendly buys you can add to your cart, and that's why I'm keeping it stocked in my pantry all spring long (and beyond).
Adding a can of chopped green chiles to dinner is one of my go-to flavor-boosting strategies.These chiles are roasted, peeled, and diced. Every can adds mild chile flavor without too much heat.
These Pueblo Linda Chopped Green Chiles come in the same 4-ounce cans you'll find in other major grocery stores, so substituting Aldi's product for one that you're used to buying is seamless. The biggest difference between the chiles you can buy at Aldi and other grocers is the price. One can of these chiles is just 89 cents at Aldi, while at other stores the same thing can cost over $2. At less than half the price, stocking up at Aldi is one of the smartest ways to save on your groceries.
One of my family's favorite meals is Green Chile Skillet Chicken, where the chiles and salsa verde infuse chicken breasts with a fantastic flavor. Don't let leftovers go to waste. Mix that chicken (or any cooked, shredded chicken) with another can of green chiles, sour cream, and cheese. Wrap the mixture in tortillas and bake for the most delicious Sour Cream Enchiladas.
Add a can of chopped green chiles to soups, stews and chilis that you are simmering on the stove. It's a natural match for Creamy White Bean Chili, hearty Vegetarian Chili, and Chicken Tortilla Soup. Every soup needs a slice of bread for dipping, and you can add a can of green chilis to those recipes too. Stir the chiles into the seasoned mayonnaise before topping Cheesy Garlic Bread or mix the chiles into the wet ingredients when making a batch of fluffy cornbread.
Start your day with chiles, by stirring them into scrambled eggs or baking them into an egg casserole. Mix green chiles with store-bought mayonnaise to add even more flavor to sandwich spreads for lunch. With so many ways to use Pueblo Linda Chopped Green Chiles and at less than $1 per can, it's smart to pick up a few extra cans next time you're at Aldi.
Find it in stores: Pueblo Linda Chopped Green Chiles $0.89 for 4 ounces at Aldi
What Aldi pantry staples are you stocking up on this spring? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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