Dinner for 4
Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta with nuts and seeds
$6.78for 430 minServes 4
Ground chicken and pasta simmer with garlic, tomatoes, cashews, and seasonings for a creamy thirty-minute skillet meal.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.3 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.32Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.78 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersSummer
$1.69 per serving$6.78 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 whole peeled tomatoes
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup julienned fresh basil (optional)
Steps
- Soak the cashews in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain them.
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, then drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, then cook for 1 minute.
- Blend the cashews with 1 cup water until smooth, then stir the mixture, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and salt into the skillet.
- Simmer for 4 minutes, fold in the pasta and Parmesan, and cook for 1 minute before adding the basil.
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