Dinner for 6
Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Seasoned chicken and pasta combine with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, cream, and cheese in one skillet.
$7.14for 4 servings
$1.78 per serving$7.14 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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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 7 oz | $1.26Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.71 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 8 oz ziti or other pasta
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 lb chicken
- 1 tbsp all purpose seasoning mix for the chicken
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1 jars (7 oz) delallo sun dried tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- salt to taste (optional)
Steps
- Boil the ziti in a large pot of salted water until just tender, then drain.
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and season with the all-purpose seasoning and cayenne.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and broth, then simmer for 4 minutes.
- Add the pasta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and spinach, and cook for 3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens.
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
- 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
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