Dinner for 8
Chicken Burritos
$5.78for 430 minServes 8
Seasoned chicken cooks with vegetables, then joins a creamy sauce and cheese inside warm flour tortillas.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken thighs, 1 lb$2.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.29Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.3 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.78Typical price |
 | Corn on the cob, 0.75$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.38Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Cream cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Sour cream, 2.75 oz$0.14/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 7 oz$0.30/oz typical | 7 oz | $2.10Typical price |
 | Tortillas, 8$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.56 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.45 per serving$5.78 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.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- salt (optional)
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup capsicum
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp light cream cheese
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1/3 cup light sour cream
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander
- 1 cup mixed shredded cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Steps
- Cut the chicken thighs into small pieces and season them with smoked paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Cook the chicken in an oiled large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
- Add the garlic, capsicum, corn, onion, and jalapeno, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, smoked paprika, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, lime juice, hot sauce, coriander, salt, and pepper together.
- Fill the tortillas with sauce, chicken mixture, mixed cheese, and cheddar, then fold them into burritos.
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