Dinner for 6

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 12 oz dry linguine or fettuccine pasta; 2 tbsp butter; 1 clove garlic; 3 tbsp flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half; 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1/2 large red onion; 2 cups sliced button mushrooms; fresh parsley (optional)

Grilled Cajun chicken, vegetables, and pasta come together in a creamy garlic sauce with Parmesan cheese.

Typical price

$8.30for 4 servings

$2.07 per serving$8.30 for 4

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40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American High-protein Budget Family Dinners Grill

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	12 oz	$1.20Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	13 oz	$0.51Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.64Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.87Typical price
Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.65 lb	$0.93Typical price
Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical	5 oz	$2.00Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.45

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilFlour

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
12 oz dry linguine or fettuccine pasta
2 tbsp butter
1 clove garlic
3 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1/2 large red onion
2 cups sliced button mushrooms
fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

Boil the pasta in salted water until tender, about 9 to 11 minutes, then drain.
Heat a grill to medium-high, about 400 F, and toss the chicken, peppers, onion, and mushrooms with oil and Cajun seasoning.
Grill the chicken and vegetables for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until the chicken reaches 165 F and the vegetables are tender.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
Whisk in the flour, then slowly whisk in the milk and cream and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened.
Stir in the Parmesan, pasta, and grilled vegetables, then slice the chicken and place it over the pasta.

Swaps

Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices