Dinner for 4
Chicken and Roasted Vegetables
Seasoned chicken roasts with sweet potato and green beans, then gets paired with a creamy pesto mayonnaise sauce.
$7.75for 4 servings
$1.94 per serving$7.75 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: primaverakitchen.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.19Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.24Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Green beans$2.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.75 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp homemade mayo
- 2 tbsp homemade pesto
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 lb free-range organic boneless chicken breasts
- salt and ground fresh black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 sweet potato
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and cut the sweet potato into 1-inch pieces.
- Toss the sweet potato with olive oil, three garlic cloves, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet.
- Roast the sweet potato for 15 minutes.
- Season the chicken with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, then add it with the green beans and broth to the pan.
- Cover the pan tightly with foil and roast for 20 minutes, then uncover and roast for 5 minutes more, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Stir the mayonnaise, pesto, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Green beans for Broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
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