Dinner for 4
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken with heavy cream
$10.86for 430 minServes 4
Sear chicken breasts, then simmer them in a creamy spinach and artichoke sauce until tender and fully cooked.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $1.37Typical price |
 | Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.08Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.86 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperFlour
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 Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyDinnersSpring
Typical price
$2.72 per serving$10.86 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
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Steps
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear it in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate when it reaches 165 F.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, whisk in the flour and garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the chicken broth and cream, then simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the artichokes and spinach, then cook for 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon over the sauce, and heat for 2 minutes before adding the parsley.
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