What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 0.5 oz$0.08/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
 | Artichoke hearts, 1.5 oz$0.18/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.27Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.54 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
$1.42 per serving$5.69 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
- 8 oz dried penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup white onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1/4 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- salt and black pepper (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- fresh basil leaves (optional)
Steps
- Boil the penne in salted water until tender, then drain it and reserve 1/2 cup cooking water.
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, then season it with Italian seasoning, paprika, pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken for 6 minutes.
- Add the onion and garlic, and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, cream, and sun-dried tomatoes, then simmer for 5 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Add the pasta and Parmesan, then toss for 2 minutes, adding cooking water if needed.
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