Dinner for 4
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
$11.53for 430 minServes 4
Tender chicken and gemelli simmer with spinach, tomatoes, garlic, cream, parmesan, and a light wine sauce.
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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 | 9 oz | $0.90Typical price |
 | Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.05Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
 | Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $1.37Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.64Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $1.09Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.53 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt 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 Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinKid-friendlyFamilyDinners
$2.88 per serving$11.53 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 10- ounce chicken breasts
- 9 oz gemelli pasta
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- minced italian parsley for garnish (optional)
- salt and pepper (optional)
Steps
- Boil the gemelli in a large pot of salted water until tender, then drain.
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally, season with salt and pepper, and sear them in olive oil in a 12-inch skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they reach 165 F.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, then cook the shallots and garlic for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, then pour in the wine or broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cream, spinach, and parmesan, and simmer for 3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Add the pasta and chicken, toss well, and cook for 1 minute.
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