Dinner for 6
Chicken Alfredo with mushrooms
$14.56for 460 minServes 6
Seasoned chicken and penne combine with a creamy garlic sauce, mushrooms, tomatoes, and melted cheeses.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
 | Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Mushrooms, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
 | Milk, 26 oz$0.04/oz typical | 26 oz | $1.02Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 2.75 oz$0.55/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.44Typical price |
 | Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.95 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $21.84 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilFlour
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
$3.64 per serving$14.56 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast
- 3 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 box (16 oz) penne
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup half and half
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese
- 3 roma tomatoes
Steps
- Boil the penne in a large pot of salted water until tender, then drain it.
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the chicken in the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, then cook the onion, garlic, mushrooms, and tomatoes for 6 minutes.
- Whisk the flour, milk, and half-and-half together, add them to the skillet, and simmer for 6 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the Parmesan and cream cheese, then add the penne and chicken.
- Top with mozzarella, cover the skillet, and cook over low heat for 4 minutes until melted.
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