Dinner for 4
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta
Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and olives simmer with spaghetti in a creamy herb-seasoned sauce.
Typical price
$10.13for 4 servings
$2.53 per serving$10.13 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.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
GreekHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.88Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.09Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.13 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- to taste kosher salt & pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 jar (8 oz) sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- 1 can (8 oz) quartered artichoke hearts
- 1/2 heaping cup pitted whole kalamata olives
- 6 oz feta cheese (optional)
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh oregano
- optional garnishes: fresh basil leaves
Steps
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and season it with salt and pepper.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Greek seasoning, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the flour, chicken broth, and half and half until smooth.
- Add the spaghetti, cover the skillet, and simmer for 14 to 16 minutes, stirring often until the pasta is tender.
- Fold in the artichokes, olives, feta, and fresh oregano, then cook for 2 minutes.
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
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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