Dinner for 4

Salsa Verde Chicken

Name: Salsa Verde Chicken
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 16 oz salsa verde; 1 1/2 cups freshly grated monterey jack cheese; 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro (optional)

$10.10for 435 minServes 4

Seasoned chicken breasts simmer in salsa verde and finish under melted Monterey Jack cheese for a simple skillet dinner.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.5 lb	$5.24Typical price
	Alfredo, 16 oz$0.18/oz typical	16 oz	$2.88Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical	6 oz	$1.80Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.10

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

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

Mexican Low-carb High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.52 per serving$10.10 for 4

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb chicken breasts
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
16 oz salsa verde
1 1/2 cups freshly grated monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Place the chicken in a lightly oiled ovenproof skillet and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes per side.
Pour the salsa verde over the chicken and simmer for 8 minutes.
Sprinkle the Monterey Jack cheese over the chicken and bake for 10 minutes.
Check that the thickest chicken pieces reach 165 F, then top with cilantro.

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