Dinner for 6
Chicken Fajita Rice
$6.27for 430 minServes 6
Chicken, peppers, rice, and green chiles simmer in one pan with warm spices, then finish with cheese and lime.
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Rice, 6.5 oz$0.08/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.52Typical price |
 | Broth, 23 oz$0.07/oz typical | 23 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Sour cream, 3.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.44Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 0.65 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
 | Enchilada, 4.5 oz$0.16/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.72Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.40 | ||
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 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)
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersOne-pot
$1.57 per serving$6.27 for 4
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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
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 white onion
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken
- 1 can (4 1/2 oz) old el paso diced green chiles
- 1 lime
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- cilantro for garnish (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
Steps
- Melt butter in a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then cook onion and bell peppers for 4 minutes.
- Add garlic, rice, salt, cumin, and chili powder, then stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in broth, cover the skillet, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Stir in chicken, green chiles, and sour cream, then cover and cook for 4 minutes.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Top with cheddar, cover for 2 minutes to melt it, and squeeze lime over the rice.
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