Dinner for 4
Baked Italian Chicken and Potatoes
$9.65for 460 minServes 4
Chicken and potatoes bake with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, vinegar, oil, and mozzarella until tender and fully cooked.
Photo: recipetineats.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 1.7 lb | $3.87Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.08Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.38Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.3 lb | $1.30Typical price |
 | Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.65 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
$2.41 per serving$9.65 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 1/2 chicken thigh fillets
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tin crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatos
- 3 size potatoes
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 tbsp each dried rosemary and thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp red wine or white wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- black pepper
- basil leaves (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces and place them in the dish with the chicken.
- Stir together the crushed tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken and potatoes, then cover the dish with foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes more.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and bake for 5 minutes, until melted and the chicken reaches 165 F.
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