What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price | |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1.5$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price | |
| Broth, 50 oz$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price | |
| Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.16Typical price | |
| Chicken breast, 0.8 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $2.73Typical price | |
| Canned corn and vegetables, 29 oz$0.07/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.03Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price | |
| Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price | |
| Cabbage, 0.75 lb$0.79/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $0.59Typical price | |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price | |
| Sour cream, 3.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.45Typical price | |
| Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price | |
| Tortilla chips, 4 oz$0.22/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.88Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.76 | ||
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
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinBudgetLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$2.63 per serving$10.51 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 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 jalapeños (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
- 1 can (29 oz) mexican style hominy
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 small cabbage
- 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
- 6 tbsp sour cream
- 1 avocado
- 4 oz tortilla chips
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion and jalapeños for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin, then cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the broth and tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the chicken and hominy, then simmer for 8 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Stir in the cilantro and lime juice, then serve with cabbage, cheese, sour cream, avocado, and tortilla chips.
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