Dinner for 6

Chicken Penne alla Vodka

Name: Chicken Penne alla Vodka
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 thin sliced chicken cutlets; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp italian seasoning; olive oil spray; 1 onion; 6 cloves garlic; 12 oz zucchini; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 shallots; 1 tsp kosher salt; 15 oz can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 3 tbsp good quality vodka; 1 sprig fresh basil (optional); 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1 lb dry penne pasta

$8.30for 460 minServes 6

Chicken, zucchini, and penne simmer in a tomato vodka sauce finished with garlic, onion, herbs, and Parmesan.

Chicken Penne alla Vodka with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.5 lb	$5.24Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.45Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.75 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.34Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.54Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 16 oz$0.08/oz typical	16 oz	$1.28Typical price
	Broth, 4.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.29Typical price
	Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.24Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.45

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

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

Italian High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.08 per serving$8.30 for 4

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Ingredients

6 thin sliced chicken cutlets
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp italian seasoning
olive oil spray
1 onion
6 cloves garlic
12 oz zucchini
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 shallots
1 tsp kosher salt
15 oz can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
3 tbsp good quality vodka
1 sprig fresh basil (optional)
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 lb dry penne pasta

Steps

Season the chicken cutlets with salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F.
Cook the onion, shallot, garlic, and zucchini in the skillet for 6 to 8 minutes until softened.
Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, broth, vodka, red pepper flakes, and black pepper, then simmer for 15 minutes.
Boil the penne in salted water until tender, then drain it.
Stir the pasta, chicken, Parmesan, and basil into the sauce and cook for 3 minutes.

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