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Dinner for 6

Cherry Tomato Basil Chicken Rigatoni

$10.58for 440 minServes 6

Seasoned chicken and rigatoni simmer with burst tomatoes, garlic, wine, cream, parmesan, and fresh basil.

Cherry Tomato Basil Chicken Rigatoni

Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Chicken breast, 1.25 lb$3.49/lb typical1.25 lb$4.36Typical price
Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical16 oz$1.60Typical price
Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical0.2 lb$0.26Typical price
Cherry and grape tomatoes, 11 oz$0.30/oz typical11 oz$3.18Typical price
Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical0.25$0.22Typical price
Canned tomatoes, 2 oz$0.08/oz typical2 oz$0.16Typical price
Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical4.25 oz$0.91Typical price
Parmesan, 2.25 oz$0.55/oz typical2.25 oz$1.24Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical0.25$0.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown$15.86

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
  • Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

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

AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolSummer

Typical price

$2.64 per serving$10.58 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb rigatoni
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (optional)
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • extra parmesan
  • red pepper flakes

Steps

  1. Season the chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Sear the chicken in two tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F, then slice it.
  3. Boil the rigatoni in a large pot of salted water until tender, reserving one cup pasta water before draining.
  4. Cook the onion in one tablespoon olive oil in the skillet for 3 minutes, then add the tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes until they burst.
  5. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning, and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add the wine and simmer for 3 minutes, then stir in the cream, parmesan, pasta water, rigatoni, chicken, and basil.

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