Dinner for 6

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 12 oz dry linguine or fettuccine pasta; 2 tbsp butter; 1 clove garlic; 3 tbsp flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half; 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1/2 large red onion; 2 cups sliced button mushrooms; fresh parsley (optional)

$8.30for 440 minServes 6

Grilled Cajun chicken, vegetables, and pasta come together in a creamy garlic sauce with Parmesan cheese.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical	12 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Milk, 13 oz$0.04/oz typical	13 oz	$0.51Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.64Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.75 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Red onions, 0.65 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.65 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Mushrooms, 5 oz$0.40/oz typical	5 oz	$2.00Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.45

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilFlour

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American High-protein Budget Family Dinners Grill

Typical price

$2.07 per serving$8.30 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
12 oz dry linguine or fettuccine pasta
2 tbsp butter
1 clove garlic
3 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1/2 large red onion
2 cups sliced button mushrooms
fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

Boil the pasta in salted water until tender, about 9 to 11 minutes, then drain.
Heat a grill to medium-high, about 400 F, and toss the chicken, peppers, onion, and mushrooms with oil and Cajun seasoning.
Grill the chicken and vegetables for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until the chicken reaches 165 F and the vegetables are tender.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
Whisk in the flour, then slowly whisk in the milk and cream and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened.
Stir in the Parmesan, pasta, and grilled vegetables, then slice the chicken and place it over the pasta.

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