Dinner for 4
Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet
$7.41for 430 minServes 4
Chicken cutlets simmer in a creamy garlic tomato sauce for a quick skillet dinner with oregano and mild heat.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 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 |
 | Canned tomatoes, 14 oz$0.08/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.12Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 6.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $1.37Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.24Typical price |
 | Pasta, 4 oz$0.10/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.41 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- 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
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersSummer
Typical price
$1.85 per serving$7.41 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 lb chicken cutlets
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
- 8 oz medium pasta (optional)
- thinly sliced fresh basil leaves (optional)
Steps
- Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken for 3 minutes per side and remove it.
- Cook the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes in the skillet for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and cream, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
- Stir in the parmesan, if using, and serve the chicken with the sauce.
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