Dinner for 4

Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

Name: Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil; 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp italian seasoning; 1 heaping tablespoon garlic; 8 oz cream cheese; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 tsp dried ground onion powder; 1/4 tsp dried ground nutmeg; 19 oz cheese tortellini; 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup mozzarella; 1/4 cup green onions; 1/2 tsp tabasco sauce

$17.09for 430 minServes 4

Seasoned chicken and cheese tortellini simmer in a creamy Parmesan sauce with cream cheese, garlic, and mozzarella.

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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
	Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical	1	$0.75Typical price
	Cream cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Pasta, 19 oz$0.10/oz typical	19 oz	$1.90Typical price
	Parmesan, 5.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	5.25 oz	$2.89Typical price
	Mozzarella, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.09

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsRelish, dressings, steak sauce

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

American High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$4.27 per serving$17.09 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp oil
1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp italian seasoning
1 heaping tablespoon garlic
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp dried ground onion powder
1/4 tsp dried ground nutmeg
19 oz cheese tortellini
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella
1/4 cup green onions
1/2 tsp tabasco sauce

Steps

Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and season it with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 7 to 9 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
Boil the tortellini in a large pot of water according to the package timing, then drain it.
Lower the skillet heat and stir in the garlic, cream cheese, heavy cream, onion powder, and nutmeg until smooth.
Stir in the Parmesan, mozzarella, green onions, and Tabasco sauce until the cheese melts.
Fold in the tortellini and chicken, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

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