Dinner for 6

Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

Name: Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 375 g / 12 oz spiral pasta; 220 g / 7 oz jar sun dried tomato strips in oil; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 250 g / 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes; 75 g / 2.5 oz baby spinach; 1 small red onion; 1 tsp mixed dried herbs; 100 g / 3 oz feta; 1/3 cup / 85 ml oil from sun dried tomatoes; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tsp white sugar; 1 tsp mixed dried herbs; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper

$8.68for 445 minServes 6

Cooked spiral pasta combines with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, feta, and a tangy garlic dressing.

Photo: recipetineats.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 13 oz$0.10/oz typical	13 oz	$1.32Typical price
	Artichoke hearts, 9.75 oz$0.18/oz typical	9.75 oz	$1.76Typical price
	Chicken breast, 0.65 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.65 lb	$2.18Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 8.75 oz$0.30/oz typical	8.75 oz	$2.65Typical price
	Spinach, 2.75 oz$0.35/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.93Typical price
	Red onions, 0.75 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.12Typical price
	Feta, 3.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	3.5 oz	$2.47Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.02

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsMustard, mayo, ketchupSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.17 per serving$8.68 for 4

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Ingredients

375 g / 12 oz spiral pasta
220 g / 7 oz jar sun dried tomato strips in oil
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
250 g / 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
75 g / 2.5 oz baby spinach
1 small red onion
1 tsp mixed dried herbs
100 g / 3 oz feta
1/3 cup / 85 ml oil from sun dried tomatoes
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp white sugar
1 tsp mixed dried herbs
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps

Place the cooked, cooled spiral pasta in a large bowl with the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and red onion.
Whisk the reserved tomato oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, sugar, dried herbs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Crumble the feta over the salad and fold it in gently.
Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
Chill the pasta salad for 30 minutes before serving.

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