Dinner for 5
Slow Cooker Criolla Chicken
$9.39for 4360 minServes 5
Chicken thighs slow-cook with tomatoes, peppers, olives, herbs, and tomato sauce until tender and fully cooked.
Photo: skinnytaste.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken thighs, 3.15 lb$2.29/lb typical | 3.15 lb | $7.16Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 4 oz$0.08/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.32Typical price |
 | Pickles and olives, 0.75 oz$0.18/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.11Typical price |
 | Tomato paste and sauce, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.74 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 360 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinnersSlow cooker
$2.35 per serving$9.39 for 4
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Ingredients
- 10 2 lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 small onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 bell pepper
- 4 plum tomatoes
- 2 tbsp alcaparrado or pitted spanish olives
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- salt to taste (optional)
- 1 1/2 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Steps
- Place the onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives, tomato sauce, oregano, cumin, and bay leaf in a slow cooker.
- Nestle the chicken thighs into the mixture and season with salt if desired.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Remove the bay leaf, stir in the cilantro, and check that the chicken reaches 165 F before serving.
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