Dinner for 3
Loaded Chicken Baked Potatoes with cheddar and shredded cheese
$8.70for 460 minServes 3
Baked russet potatoes hold chicken, bacon, tomatoes, green onions, and cheddar sauce for a filling loaded dinner.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Potatoes, 1.3 lb$0.99/lb typical | 1.3 lb | $1.30Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 0.45 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.64Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 4 oz$0.08/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.32Typical price |
 | Bacon, a little$6.49 each typical | a little | $0.40Typical price |
 | Sour cream, 0.75 oz$0.14/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.11Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.19Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 5.5 oz$0.30/oz typical | 5.5 oz | $1.65Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.53 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetDinners
$2.18 per serving$8.70 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3 russet potatoes
- olive oil (optional)
- kosher salt or sea salt (optional)
- black pepper (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded/chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 3 tbsp cooked and chopped bacon
- 3 tbsp sour cream (optional)
- 2 1/2 tbsp sliced green onion
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 5 1/2 oz freshly grated medium cheddar cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F, scrub the potatoes, and rub them with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the potatoes on a baking sheet for 45 to 50 minutes, until tender when pierced.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted, then warm the chicken in the sauce for 2 minutes.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Split the potatoes and fill them with the chicken mixture, tomatoes, bacon, sour cream, and green onions.
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