Dinner for 6
Covered Chicken Pot
Chicken, vegetables, tomatoes, olives, raisins, and wine simmer together in one covered pot for a savory Mexican-style dinner.
$18.08for 4 servings
$4.52 per serving$18.08 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.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 3 lb | $10.47Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.68Typical price |
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 2.5 lb | $3.23Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 2 | $1.50Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.75Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.16Typical price |
| Plantains, yuca, taro$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $27.12 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Wine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 chicken pieces
- salt & pepper to season
- 4 size carrots
- 1 large chayote
- 6 plum tomatoes
- 1/2 size white onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 10 stuffed olives
- 2 tsp capers
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1/2 stick mexican cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 semi-ripe plantain
- 1 large potato
Steps
- Cut the carrots, chayote, tomatoes, onion, garlic, plantain, and potato into bite-size pieces, and season the chicken with salt and pepper for 8 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large covered pot over medium-high heat, then brown the chicken on all sides for 8 minutes.
- Add the onion, garlic, and tomatoes, and cook until the tomatoes soften for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the wine, then add the olives, capers, raisins, bay leaves, thyme, and cinnamon before covering and simmering for 20 minutes.
- Add the carrots, chayote, plantain, and potato, cover, and simmer for 14 minutes, checking that the chicken reaches 165 F before serving.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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