Dinner for 8
Chicken Burritos
Seasoned chicken cooks with vegetables, then joins a creamy sauce and cheese inside warm flour tortillas.
$5.65for 4 servings
$1.41 per serving$5.65 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.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.29Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.78Typical price |
| Corn on the cob$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.38Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.03Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 7 oz | $2.10Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.29 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- salt (optional)
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup capsicum
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp light cream cheese
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1/3 cup light sour cream
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander
- 1 cup mixed shredded cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Steps
- Cut the chicken thighs into small pieces and season them with smoked paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Cook the chicken in an oiled large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
- Add the garlic, capsicum, corn, onion, and jalapeno, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, smoked paprika, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, lime juice, hot sauce, coriander, salt, and pepper together.
- Fill the tortillas with sauce, chicken mixture, mixed cheese, and cheddar, then fold them into burritos.
Swaps
- Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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