Dinner for 4
Cheddar Chicken Quinoa Bake
Cooked chicken and quinoa mix with vegetables, tomato sauce, and cheddar, then bake until hot and bubbling.
$14.57for 4 servings
$3.64 per serving$14.57 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: runningtothekitchen.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 22 oz | $6.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.57 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 green onions
- 1 tomato
- 1 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 dash red pepper flakes
- salt & pepper
- 2 cups cooked & shredded chicken
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1 green chili pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 5 1/2 cups grated white cheddar cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook shallot, garlic, green onions, tomato, and bell pepper for 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and green chili, and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Mix the vegetable sauce with chicken, quinoa, cilantro, and 4 cups cheddar in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar and bake for 20 minutes, until bubbling and the center reaches 165 F.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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