Dinner for 4

Arroz con Pollo

Name: Arroz con Pollo
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup rice; 4 pieces chicken; salt and pepper; 2 tbsp oil; 1/2 cup carrots; 1/3 cup onion; 1/2 cup frozen green peas; 2 small garlic cloves; 2 plum tomatoes; salt to taste (optional); 3 sprigs cilantro

$10.10for 440 minServes 4

Chicken, rice, tomatoes, carrots, peas, and garlic simmer together in one pan for a hearty meal.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Rice, 6.5 oz$0.08/oz typical	6.5 oz	$0.52Typical price
	Chicken breast, 2 lb$3.49/lb typical	2 lb	$6.98Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.15Typical price
	Onions, 0.1 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.13Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 2.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.25Typical price
	Garlic, 2$0.75 each typical	2	$1.50Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 2 oz$0.08/oz typical	2 oz	$0.16Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.10

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mexican Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.52 per serving$10.10 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

1 cup rice
4 pieces chicken
salt and pepper
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup carrots
1/3 cup onion
1/2 cup frozen green peas
2 small garlic cloves
2 plum tomatoes
salt to taste (optional)
3 sprigs cilantro

Steps

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for 5 minutes per side.
Cook the onion, carrots, garlic, and tomatoes in the skillet for 3 minutes.
Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute.
Add 2 cups water, return the chicken to the skillet, and bring it to a boil.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, then stir in the peas and cook until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Rest for 5 minutes and sprinkle with cilantro.

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