Dinner for 6
Chicken Alfredo
$8.15for 435 minServes 6
Seasoned chicken and fettuccine combine with butter, cream, garlic, and Parmesan for a smooth skillet pasta dinner.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 1.25 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $4.36Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 15 oz$0.22/oz typical | 15 oz | $3.20Typical price |
 | Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 4 oz$0.55/oz typical | 4 oz | $2.20Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.23 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
Typical price
$2.04 per serving$8.15 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 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 10 cups water
- 4 tbsp butter
- 12 oz dry fettuccine pasta
- 4 oz finely shredded parmesan cheese
- fresh lemon zest
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, season the chicken with salt, and cook for 6 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover it, and rest it while finishing the sauce.
- Boil the water in a large pot, cook the fettuccine until tender, and drain it.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, cook the garlic for 30 seconds, and stir in the cream.
- Simmer the cream for 4 minutes, then stir in the Parmesan until smooth.
- Toss the pasta in the sauce, slice the chicken after it reaches 165 F, and top with lemon zest.
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