Dinner for 8
Chicken Potato Burritos
$6.31for 460 minServes 8
Ground chicken, crisp potatoes, peppers, jalapeño, salsa, and cheese fill tortillas that are rolled and baked until golden.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.3 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.78Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Enchilada, 8.75 oz$0.16/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $1.40Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 0.85 lb$0.99/lb typical | 0.85 lb | $0.85Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
 | Tortillas, 8$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.63 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.58 per serving$6.31 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.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup very finely diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup very finely diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup very finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup very finely diced cilantro
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 can (4 1/2 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 lb lean ground chicken 93%
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups diced gold potatoes
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup your favorite salsa or enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mexican blend cheese
- 8 burrito size tortillas
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and cook the potatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and garlic powder in a large skillet over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in another large skillet, then cook the onion, garlic, bell peppers, cilantro, jalapeño, and green chiles for 4 minutes.
- Add the ground chicken, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
- Stir the potatoes, salsa, and 1 cup cheese into the chicken mixture.
- Fill the tortillas with the mixture, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and roll them closed.
- Place the burritos seam-side down in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
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