Dinner for 2
Slow Cooker Chicken Caldo
Whole chicken and vegetables simmer with herbs in a slow cooker, then finish with fresh lime juice.
$17.55for 4 servings
$4.39 per serving$17.55 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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- 255 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 7, which counts pieces)
- $$$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersSlow cookerCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $0.85Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.64Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.77 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 7 cups water
- 5 carrots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 stalks celery
- 1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 large onion
- 1 bunch cilantro. stems removed and reserved (optional)
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 lime
Steps
- Place the water, carrots, garlic, celery, salt, bay leaves, jalapeño, onion, mint, and marjoram in a large slow cooker.
- Add the whole chicken, cover, and cook on high for 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken carefully, discard the skin and bones, and shred the meat.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker and rest the caldo for 15 minutes, checking that the meat reaches 165 F.
- Squeeze the lime into the broth and stir before serving.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/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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