Dinner for 4
Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
$17.09for 430 minServes 4
Seasoned chicken and cheese tortellini simmer in a creamy Parmesan sauce with cream cheese, garlic, and mozzarella.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
 | Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 19 oz | $1.90Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $2.89Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.09 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsRelish, dressings, steak sauce
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
$4.27 per serving$17.09 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 heaping tablespoon garlic
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp dried ground onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried ground nutmeg
- 19 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 1/2 tsp tabasco sauce
Steps
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and season it with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 7 to 9 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
- Boil the tortellini in a large pot of water according to the package timing, then drain it.
- Lower the skillet heat and stir in the garlic, cream cheese, heavy cream, onion powder, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Stir in the Parmesan, mozzarella, green onions, and Tabasco sauce until the cheese melts.
- Fold in the tortellini and chicken, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
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