Dinner for 6

Chicken Broccoli Ziti

Name: Chicken Broccoli Ziti
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 12 oz ziti; 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 yellow or white onion; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp butter; 3 1/2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; salt and pepper (optional)

Chicken and ziti cook in a creamy garlic Parmesan skillet for a quick one-pan dinner.

Typical price

$5.80for 4 servings

$1.45 per serving$5.80 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.

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25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian High-protein Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	12 oz	$1.20Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	15 oz	$1.02Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	6.25 oz	$1.37Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.64Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.26Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.71

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 oz ziti
1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 yellow or white onion
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter
3 1/2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper (optional)

Steps

Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Melt the butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
Add the onion and garlic, and cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in the flour and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
Add the broth, cream, and ziti, then simmer covered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender.
Stir in the Parmesan and cook for 1 minute.

Swaps

Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices