Dinner for 6
Chicken Broccoli Pumpkin Alfredo
$7.11for 425 minServes 6
Penne, chicken, broccoli, and pumpkin simmer in a creamy milk sauce finished with garlic, stock, and Parmesan.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Canned pumpkin, 15 oz$0.14/oz typical | 15 oz | $2.08Typical price |
 | Milk, 17 oz$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
 | Broccoli, 0.4 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.75Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
 | Broth, 0.5 oz$0.07/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.67 | ||
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 milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersFall
$1.78 per serving$7.11 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb packet penne pasta
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tbsp light butter of choice
- 1 brown onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lb skinless chicken breast tenders
- 1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups skim/low fat milk
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp vegetable stock powder
- 1 pinch salt to season
Steps
- Boil the penne in salted water until tender, reserve 1 cup pasta water, and drain the pasta.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until it reaches 165 F.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, milk, broccoli, and vegetable stock powder, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the pasta and reserved water, toss until coated, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan and season with salt.
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