Dinner for 4
Buffalo Chicken Potato Foil Packets
Chicken, potatoes, and broccoli bake in sealed foil packets with buffalo sauce, then receive cheddar and a creamy ranch topping.
$9.23for 4 servings
$2.31 per serving$9.23 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.
Photo: carlsbadcravings.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.85 lb | $0.85Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.31Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.23 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilHot sauceSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz. chicken breasts sliced horizontal
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup frank's buffalo wings hot sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp each garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp each ground cumin
- 1 //4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 1/2 cups red potatoes
- 3 1/2 cups medium broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 2 tbsp milk
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and cut four large foil sheets for the packets.
- Whisk the olive oil, buffalo sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic powder, cumin, and pepper in a bowl.
- Toss the potatoes and broccoli with the sauce, then divide them among the foil sheets with the chicken.
- Add water to each packet, seal the foil tightly, and place the packets on a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, and milk, then open the packets and top them with cheddar and the sauce.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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