Dinner for 4
Chicken Alfredo with butter
$11.99for 415 minServes 4
Sliced chicken and fettuccine are tossed with garlic, cream cheese, milk, butter, and Parmesan for a quick creamy dinner.
Photo: thekitchenmagpie.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 2 lb$3.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price |
 | Ramen and Asian noodles, 4 oz$0.18/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.72Typical price |
 | Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Cream cheese, 0.75 oz$0.30/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Milk, 17 oz$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 2.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.28Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.99 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinKid-friendlyFamilyDinners
$3.00 per serving$11.99 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 fettucini noodles
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2/3 8 oz. cream cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese
- parsley
Steps
- Boil the fettuccine in salted water according to the package directions, then drain and reserve a little cooking water.
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken for five to six minutes until 165 F inside.
- Add the garlic and cook for thirty seconds.
- Stir in the cream cheese and milk over medium heat until smooth.
- Toss in the fettuccine and Parmesan, adding a little reserved water if needed, and cook for one minute.
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