Dinner for 6
Chicken Fajita Pasta with bell peppers
$12.06for 460 minServes 6
Seasoned chicken, peppers, noodles, tomatoes, and cheese simmer together in a creamy fajita-style pasta skillet.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken tenders, 1.5 lb$4.29/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $6.44Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.75 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical 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 |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Egg noodles, 12 oz$0.14/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.68Typical price |
 | Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Milk, 34 oz$0.04/oz typical | 34 oz | $1.36Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.09 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken tenders for chicken breastabout $0.80/lb less 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 milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Sugar and brown sugarOlive and cooking oilFlourAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
$3.02 per serving$12.06 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 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 jalapeno
- 4 cloves garlic
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese
Steps
- Mix the salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, coat the chicken with half the seasoning, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
- Slice the chicken, then cook the peppers, onion, jalapeno, and garlic in the skillet for 5 minutes.
- Boil the egg noodles in salted water according to the package directions, then drain them.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining seasoning, then simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in the noodles, chicken, and cheese, then cook for 2 minutes until hot and creamy.
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