Dinner for 4
Mozzarella Chicken Tomato Sauce
Seasoned chicken cooks in marinara sauce with mozzarella, then combines with pasta and reserved pasta water.
$6.71for 4 servings
$1.68 per serving$6.71 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.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
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- 11 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.28Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $0.88Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.71 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp dried basil leaves
- 1 tsp dried parsley leaves
- 1/2 tsp ground oregano
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- 2 1/2 cups pasta
Steps
- Season the chicken breasts with basil, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper, then slice them in half horizontally.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 3 minutes per side.
- Add the garlic, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning, then simmer for 2 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and pasta water, top with mozzarella, and cover for 1 minute until the cheese melts.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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