Dinner for 6
Chicken Scampi Pasta
$8.42for 430 minServes 6
Floured chicken cooks with garlic, wine, butter, and lemon before being tossed with spaghetti, parsley, and parmesan.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Chicken tenders$4.29/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $6.44Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.83Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.63 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken tenders for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $0.80/lb 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
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
$2.11 per serving$8.42 for 4
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Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 1/2 lb chicken tenders
- 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup parsley
- parmesan
Steps
- Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water until tender, then drain it.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, coat it with flour, and shake off the excess.
- Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F.
- Melt the remaining butter in the skillet and cook the garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the wine, lemon zest, and lemon juice, then simmer for 3 minutes.
- Toss the spaghetti, chicken, parsley, and parmesan in the skillet until coated.
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