Dinner for 6
Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
$8.68for 445 minServes 6
Cooked spiral pasta combines with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, feta, and a tangy garlic dressing.
Photo: recipetineats.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 13 oz$0.10/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.32Typical price |
 | Artichoke hearts, 9.75 oz$0.18/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $1.76Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 0.65 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes, 8.75 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $2.65Typical price |
 | Spinach, 2.75 oz$0.35/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.93Typical price |
 | Red onions, 0.75 lb$1.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.12Typical price |
 | Feta, 3.5 oz$0.70/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $2.47Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.02 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsMustard, mayo, ketchupSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.17 per serving$8.68 for 4
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Ingredients
- 375 g / 12 oz spiral pasta
- 220 g / 7 oz jar sun dried tomato strips in oil
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 250 g / 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 75 g / 2.5 oz baby spinach
- 1 small red onion
- 1 tsp mixed dried herbs
- 100 g / 3 oz feta
- 1/3 cup / 85 ml oil from sun dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 1 tsp mixed dried herbs
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Steps
- Place the cooked, cooled spiral pasta in a large bowl with the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and red onion.
- Whisk the reserved tomato oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, sugar, dried herbs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Crumble the feta over the salad and fold it in gently.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Chill the pasta salad for 30 minutes before serving.
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