Dinner for 6
Chicken Meatballs in Cream Sauce
$5.15for 440 minServes 6
Rice-filled chicken meatballs simmer in a smooth broth and sour cream sauce for a comforting skillet dinner.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $3.93Typical price |
 | Rice$0.08/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.52Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.73 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
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 Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Eastern EuropeanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
$1.29 per serving$5.15 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.
Ingredients
- 1 1/8 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup flour for dredging
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- freshly chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Mix ground chicken, rice, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and roll them in the dredging flour.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the meatballs for 8 minutes, turning often, then transfer them to a plate.
- Melt butter in the skillet, whisk in the remaining flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in broth and paprika, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Return the meatballs and simmer for 5 minutes until they reach 165°F, then stir in sour cream.
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