Dinner for 4

Lemon Chicken Pasta

Name: Lemon Chicken Pasta
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz fettuccini pasta; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut in half lengthwise; 1 egg; 1 tbsp milk; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/3 cup parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp parsley (optional)

Breaded chicken and fettuccine are coated with a creamy lemon, garlic, and Parmesan sauce.

Typical price

$10.43for 4 servings

$2.61 per serving$10.43 for 4

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Photo: natashaskitchen.com

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American High-protein Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	12 oz	$1.20Typical price
Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
Eggs$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.02Typical price
Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.25Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	17 oz	$3.65Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.64Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.43

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

12 oz fettuccini pasta
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut in half lengthwise
1 egg
1 tbsp milk
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp onion powder
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 tbsp parsley (optional)

Steps

Boil the fettuccine in salted water until tender, then drain and reserve 1 cup cooking water.
Whisk the egg and milk in a shallow bowl, then mix the panko with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper in another bowl.
Coat the chicken in the egg mixture and panko, then cook it in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F.
Melt the butter in the skillet and cook the garlic for 1 minute.
Stir in the cream, lemon juice, onion powder, and remaining salt, then simmer for 4 minutes.
Add the Parmesan and pasta, toss to coat, and loosen with cooking water if needed.

Swaps

Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices