Dinner for 6
Chopped Chicken Pasta Salad
$9.50for 440 minServes 6
Ditalini, chicken, bacon, vegetables, and Gorgonzola are tossed with a tangy homemade vinaigrette.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bacon, 0.75$6.49 each typical | 0.75 | $4.33Typical price |
 | Pasta, 4 oz$0.10/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Romaine and salad greens, 0.75$2.49 each typical | 0.75 | $1.99Typical price |
 | Cabbage, 0.45 lb$0.79/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.35Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.65 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 0.65 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
 | Blue cheese, 2.75 oz$0.80/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $2.13Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.24 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilVinegarHoney or maple syrupMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolSummer
$2.37 per serving$9.50 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 oz bacon
- 4 oz dry ditalini pasta
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
- 2 cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce
- 2 size vine-ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced green onion
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
- 2/3 cup gorgonzola cheese crumbles
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Steps
- Boil the ditalini in a large pot of salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, then drain and cool it.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, then chop it.
- Whisk the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Chop the romaine, cabbage, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and green onion.
- Toss the pasta, chicken, bacon, vegetables, Gorgonzola, and dressing in a large bowl.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving.
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