Dinner for 6
Bruschetta Pesto Chicken Casserole
$9.36for 445 minServes 6
Chicken breasts bake with pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and crisp seasoned crumbs.
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes, 11 oz$0.30/oz typical | 11 oz | $3.18Typical price |
 | Red onions, a little$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 2 lb$3.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs, 4 oz$0.14/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.03 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
VinegarOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.34 per serving$9.36 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup seasoned panko crumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with one tablespoon olive oil.
- Toss the tomatoes, red onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and remaining olive oil in a bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts in the dish and spread the pesto over them.
- Spoon the tomato mixture around the chicken, then cover everything with mozzarella and panko crumbs.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F and the crumbs are golden.
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