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Dinner for 4

Chicken and Roasted Vegetables

$7.75for 450 minServes 4

Seasoned chicken roasts with sweet potato and green beans, then gets paired with a creamy pesto mayonnaise sauce.

Chicken and Roasted Vegetables

Photo: primaverakitchen.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Alfredo, 1 oz$0.18/oz typical1 oz$0.19Typical price
Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical0.5 oz$0.02Typical price
Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical0.25$0.24Typical price
Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical1 lb$3.49Typical price
Sweet potatoes, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical0.5 lb$0.65Typical price
Green beans, 1 lb$2.49/lb typical1 lb$2.49Typical price
Total for the servings shown$7.75

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

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

AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$1.94 per serving$7.75 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

  • 4 tbsp homemade mayo
  • 2 tbsp homemade pesto
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic
  • salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
  • 1 lb free-range organic boneless chicken breasts
  • salt and ground fresh black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 lb fresh green beans
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425 F and cut the sweet potato into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Toss the sweet potato with olive oil, three garlic cloves, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet.
  3. Roast the sweet potato for 15 minutes.
  4. Season the chicken with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, then add it with the green beans and broth to the pan.
  5. Cover the pan tightly with foil and roast for 20 minutes, then uncover and roast for 5 minutes more, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
  6. Stir the mayonnaise, pesto, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

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