Dinner for 6
Chicken Zucchini Spaghetti
Tender chicken and zucchini noodles cook in a creamy tomato, garlic, basil, and Parmesan skillet sauce.
$5.95for 4 servings
$1.49 per serving$5.95 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.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $3.44Typical price |
| Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.63Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 10 oz | $2.28Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.93Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.92 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 lb skinless chicken thigh fillets
- 3 1/2 oz jarred sun dried tomatoes in oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/4 cup thickened cream
- 1 cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 1 pinch salt to taste (optional)
- 1 tsp dried basil seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes (optional)
Steps
- Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken thighs for 6 minutes per side, until they reach 165°F, then transfer them to a plate.
- Cook the garlic and tomato strips in the skillet for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cream, Parmesan, dried basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the zucchini noodles and chicken, then cook for 3 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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