Dinner for 6
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Pasta and broccoli cook together while chicken simmers in a creamy Parmesan sauce for a quick dinner.
$8.74for 4 servings
$2.19 per serving$8.74 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.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.75Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 17 oz | $3.65Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.93Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.11 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh chopped broccoli
- 1 lb pasta of your choice
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Steps
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water for 10 minutes, then add the broccoli for the final 4 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the cream, cream cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken and Parmesan, then cook for 1 minute.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, toss them with the sauce, and serve hot.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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