Dinner for 6
Creamy Chicken Carbonara
$6.35for 430 minServes 6
Linguine, chicken, bacon, eggs, Parmesan, cream, garlic, and basil cook together into a smooth, savory pasta dinner.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.30Typical price |
 | Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.51Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
 | Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.53 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
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 Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
$1.59 per serving$6.35 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
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 13 oz linguine
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- salt and fresh cracked pepper (optional)
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and fresh cracked pepper (optional)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (optional)
Steps
- Boil a large pot of salted water, cook the linguine until tender, and reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Cook the bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
- Cook the chicken in the skillet for 7 to 9 minutes, turning once, until it reaches 165 F.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Whisk the eggs, Parmesan, cream, pepper, and 1/2 cup pasta water in a bowl.
- Toss the hot linguine, chicken, bacon, and egg mixture in the skillet over low heat for 3 minutes, until the eggs are firm.
- Stir in the basil and add more pasta water if the sauce needs thinning.
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