Dinner for 5
Cheesy Bean Salsa Chicken
Chicken cooks with salsa and refried beans in a slow cooker, then gets covered with melted cheddar.
Typical price
$7.22for 4 servings
$1.81 per serving$7.22 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.
- 245 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 5servings (the source says 10, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
MexicanBudgetFamilyDinnersSlow cooker
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.24Typical price |
| Refried beans$0.10/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.50Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.03 | |
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken
- 1 jar (16 oz) chunky salsa
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- warm tortillas for serving (optional)
Steps
- Place the chicken in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Spread the salsa and refried beans over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Shred the chicken and stir the mixture together.
- Sprinkle the cheddar over the top, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until melted.
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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