Dinner for 6
Lemony Chicken Orzo Stew
$6.62for 450 minServes 6
Flour-coated chicken cooks with vegetables, orzo, broth, and lemon juice in a thick, savory one-pot stew.
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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 |
 | Carrots, 0.65 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.68Typical price |
 | Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Pasta, 3.5 oz$0.10/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.35Typical price |
 | Broth, 42 oz$0.07/oz typical | 42 oz | $2.91Typical price |
 | Juice, 0.75 oz$0.04/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.03Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.92 | ||
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 onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilFlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.65 per serving$6.62 for 4
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Ingredients
- 5 tbsp canola oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 lb skinless and boneless chicken breasts
- 4 carrots
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 onion
- 1 leek
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh tarragon
Steps
- Season the flour with salt and pepper, coat the chicken, and brown it in 3 tablespoons oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat for 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, add the remaining oil, and cook the carrots, celery, onion, leek, and garlic for 6 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken stock, then return the chicken to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover the pot, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes until the orzo is tender and the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Remove the chicken, cut it into pieces, and return it to the stew with the lemon juice and tarragon.
- Simmer uncovered for 2 minutes, adding the water if the stew becomes too thick.
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