Dinner for 6
Chicken Penne alla Vodka
$8.30for 460 minServes 6
Chicken, zucchini, and penne simmer in a tomato vodka sauce finished with garlic, onion, herbs, and Parmesan.
Photo: skinnytaste.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
 | Zucchini and summer squash, 0.75 lb$1.79/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.34Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 16 oz$0.08/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.28Typical price |
 | Broth, 4.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.24Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
 | Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.45 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
$2.08 per serving$8.30 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.
Ingredients
- 6 thin sliced chicken cutlets
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- olive oil spray
- 1 onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 12 oz zucchini
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallots
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 tbsp good quality vodka
- 1 sprig fresh basil (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 lb dry penne pasta
Steps
- Season the chicken cutlets with salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F.
- Cook the onion, shallot, garlic, and zucchini in the skillet for 6 to 8 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, broth, vodka, red pepper flakes, and black pepper, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Boil the penne in salted water until tender, then drain it.
- Stir the pasta, chicken, Parmesan, and basil into the sauce and cook for 3 minutes.
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