Dinner for 3

Chicken Potato Skillet

Name: Chicken Potato Skillet
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb red potatoes; 3 tbsp water; 1 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 chicken breasts; 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 shallot; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp flour; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp each ground cumin; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp minced fresh chives

Chicken and potatoes cook in one skillet with a savory lemon paprika sauce made from broth and garlic.

Typical price

$9.80for 4 servings

$2.45 per serving$9.80 for 4

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30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
3servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American High-protein Budget Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Potatoes$0.99/lb typical	1 lb	$0.99Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.54Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.16Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.01Typical price
Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.35

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 lb red potatoes
3 tbsp water
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
2 chicken breasts
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 shallot
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp flour
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp each ground cumin
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp minced fresh chives

Steps

Cut the potatoes into half-inch pieces.
Cover the potatoes with water in a 12-inch skillet and cook over medium heat for 7 minutes until nearly tender, then drain.
Slice the chicken breasts horizontally and dredge them in flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken for 3 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F, then transfer it to a plate.
Cook the shallot and garlic in the skillet for 2 minutes, then stir in 1 tablespoon flour.
Whisk in broth, paprika, salt, and cumin, simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in lemon juice and chives.

Swaps

Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices