Dinner for 4
Shredded Chicken Zucchini Tacos
Warm shredded chicken and zucchini with chile and cumin, then tuck the filling into tortillas and add fresh toppings.
$5.21for 4 servings
$1.30 per serving$5.21 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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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanLow-carbKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $1.01Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.21 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp canola oil
- 2 cups chopped zucchini
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tsp chile powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- pico de gallo
- sliced avocado
- fresh cilantro
- cotija cheese
- sliced limes
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the zucchini for 5 to 6 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the chicken, chile powder, cumin, and salt, then cook for 4 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Fill the tortillas with chicken mixture and top with pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro, cotija, and lime.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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