Dinner for 6
Chicken Fajita Casserole
$6.63for 430 minServes 6
Chicken, peppers, beans, cream cheese, and cheddar jack bake together in a warm, savory fajita casserole.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
 | Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.94 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.66 per serving$6.63 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
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 3 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic
- 6 oz block-style cream cheese
- 1 cup canned black beans
- 8 oz cheddar jack cheese
- optional toppings: pico de gallo
- serving suggestion: tortillas
- side suggestions: tomato salad
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F.
- Slice the peppers and onion, mince the garlic, and cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken, peppers, and onion for 7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and fajita seasoning, and cook for 1 minute.
- Mix in the salsa, cream cheese, and black beans, then cook for 3 minutes until creamy.
- Top with cheddar jack cheese and bake for 10 minutes, until bubbly and the chicken reaches 165 F.
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