Dinner for 6

Covered Chicken Pot

Name: Covered Chicken Pot
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 6 chicken pieces; salt & pepper to season; 4 size carrots; 1 large chayote; 6 plum tomatoes; 1/2 size white onion; 2 large garlic cloves; 10 stuffed olives; 2 tsp capers; 1/3 cup raisins; 2 bay leaves; 2 sprigs thyme; 1/2 stick mexican cinnamon; 1 1/2 cup white wine; 1 semi-ripe plantain; 1 large potato

$18.08for 455 minServes 6

Chicken, vegetables, tomatoes, olives, raisins, and wine simmer together in one covered pot for a savory Mexican-style dinner.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 3 lb$3.49/lb typical	3 lb	$10.47Typical price
	Carrots, 0.65 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.65 lb	$0.68Typical price
	Winter squash (butternut, 2.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	2.5 lb	$3.23Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 6 oz$0.08/oz typical	6 oz	$0.48Typical price
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Garlic, 2$0.75 each typical	2	$1.50Typical price
	Pickles and olives, 10 oz$0.18/oz typical	10 oz	$1.80Typical price
	Capers, a little$0.45/oz typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
	Dried fruit and raisins, 1.75 oz$0.45/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.75Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.16Typical price
	Plantains, 1$0.89 each typical	1	$0.89Typical price
	Potatoes, 0.55 lb$0.99/lb typical	0.55 lb	$0.54Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$27.12

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 potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Wine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

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

Mexican Dairy-free Dinners

Typical price

$4.52 per serving$18.08 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
6 chicken pieces
salt & pepper to season
4 size carrots
1 large chayote
6 plum tomatoes
1/2 size white onion
2 large garlic cloves
10 stuffed olives
2 tsp capers
1/3 cup raisins
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs thyme
1/2 stick mexican cinnamon
1 1/2 cup white wine
1 semi-ripe plantain
1 large potato

Steps

Cut the carrots, chayote, tomatoes, onion, garlic, plantain, and potato into bite-size pieces, and season the chicken with salt and pepper for 8 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large covered pot over medium-high heat, then brown the chicken on all sides for 8 minutes.
Add the onion, garlic, and tomatoes, and cook until the tomatoes soften for 5 minutes.
Pour in the wine, then add the olives, capers, raisins, bay leaves, thyme, and cinnamon before covering and simmering for 20 minutes.
Add the carrots, chayote, plantain, and potato, cover, and simmer for 14 minutes, checking that the chicken reaches 165 F before serving.

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