Dinner for 7
Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta
$8.63for 440 minServes 7
Tender chicken and penne simmer with garlic, broth, cream, and Parmesan in a rich skillet sauce.
Photo: carlsbadcravings.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots, 0.2 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.68Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
 | Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.19Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 17 oz$0.22/oz typical | 17 oz | $3.65Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 5.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $2.89Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.10 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlour
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
Typical price
$2.16 per serving$8.63 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.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp each salt
- olive oil for drizzling (optional)
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp each dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp each dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- fresh lemon juice (optional)
Steps
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and cook them in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side until they reach 165 F.
- Boil the penne in salted water until tender, then drain.
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in the skillet and cook the shallot and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and red pepper flakes, then cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the chicken broth, half and half, bouillon, parsley, oregano, and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan until melted, then add the penne and toss to coat.
- Slice the chicken and place it over the pasta.
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