Dinner for 6

Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Name: Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts; salt and pepper; 1/4 tsp paprika; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3/8 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 yellow onion; 2 carrots; 2 stalks celery; 5 cloves garlic; 3 cups water; 1 cans (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 cans (15 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp each dried basil; 1 1/2 tsp sugar (optional); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp each salt; 16 oz uncooked short pasta; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese

$8.55for 430 minServes 6

Chicken, vegetables, tomatoes, and short pasta simmer together before cream and two cheeses finish this hearty one-pot dinner.

Photo: carlsbadcravings.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.34Typical price
	Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.43Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.38Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 44 oz$0.08/oz typical	44 oz	$3.52Typical price
	Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
	Mozzarella, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.82

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.14 per serving$8.55 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts
salt and pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
3/8 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 yellow onion
2 carrots
2 stalks celery
5 cloves garlic
3 cups water
1 cans (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 cans (15 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp each dried basil
1 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp each salt
16 oz uncooked short pasta
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and season it with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Cook the chicken for 5 minutes, stirring, until it reaches 165 F, then transfer it to a bowl.
Cook the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and red pepper flakes for 4 minutes.
Stir in the water, crushed tomatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, sugar, oregano, thyme, salt, and pasta.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes until the pasta is tender.
Stir in the chicken, cream, Parmesan, and mozzarella, and cook for 2 minutes.

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