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Dinner for 4

Mozzarella Chicken Tomato Sauce

$6.71for 411 minServes 4

Seasoned chicken cooks in marinara sauce with mozzarella, then combines with pasta and reserved pasta water.

Mozzarella Chicken Tomato Sauce with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Mint, a little$1.99 each typicala little$0.02Typical price
Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical1 lb$3.49Typical price
Garlic, a little$0.75 each typicala little$0.03Typical price
Pasta sauce, 13 oz$0.10/oz typical13 oz$1.28Typical price
Mozzarella, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical2 oz$0.60Typical price
Pasta, 8.75 oz$0.10/oz typical8.75 oz$0.88Typical price
Total for the servings shown$6.71

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
  • Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

  • 11 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.68 per serving$6.71 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.

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 tsp dried basil leaves
  • 1 tsp dried parsley leaves
  • 1/2 tsp ground oregano
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup pasta water
  • 2 1/2 cups pasta

Steps

  1. Season the chicken breasts with basil, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper, then slice them in half horizontally.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 3 minutes per side.
  3. Add the garlic, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning, then simmer for 2 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
  4. Stir in the cooked pasta and pasta water, top with mozzarella, and cover for 1 minute until the cheese melts.

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