Dinner for 4

Chicken Alfredo (4 servings)

Name: Chicken Alfredo (4 servings)
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 9 oz uncooked pasta; 4 cloves garlic cloves; 1/2 cup shallot finely chopped; 5 2/7 oz brown mushroom; 1 tsp fresh rosemary leaves; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 2 chicken thighs; 1/3 cup pinot grigio; 1 cup light cream; 1 cup parmesan cheese; 5 1/2 tbsp butter; 3 cups chicken broth; salt and pepper (optional)

$12.36for 430 minServes 4

Chicken, mushrooms, and pasta cook in broth before joining rosemary, thyme, cream, butter, and Parmesan sauce.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 9 oz$0.10/oz typical	9 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, a little$3.49/lb typical	a little	$0.33Typical price
	Mushrooms, 5.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	5.25 oz	$2.12Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Chicken thighs, 0.65 lb$2.29/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.43Typical price
	Whipped, 8 oz$0.20/oz typical	8 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Parmesan, 3.5 oz$0.55/oz typical	3.5 oz	$1.93Typical price
	Butter, 2.75 oz$0.40/oz typical	2.75 oz	$1.10Typical price
	Broth, 25 oz$0.07/oz typical	25 oz	$1.74Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.36

Swaps

Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more 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

Wine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

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

American High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$3.09 per serving$12.36 for 4

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Ingredients

9 oz uncooked pasta
4 cloves garlic cloves
1/2 cup shallot finely chopped
5 2/7 oz brown mushroom
1 tsp fresh rosemary leaves
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
2 chicken thighs
1/3 cup pinot grigio
1 cup light cream
1 cup parmesan cheese
5 1/2 tbsp butter
3 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper (optional)

Steps

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-size pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken for 6 minutes, and confirm it reaches 165 F.
Add the shallot, garlic, mushrooms, rosemary, and thyme, and cook for 4 minutes.
Pour in the wine and simmer for 2 minutes, then add the broth and pasta.
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender.
Stir in the cream, remaining butter, and Parmesan, and cook for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

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