Dinner for 7
Creamy Chicken Tuscan Pasta
$11.09for 445 minServes 7
Chicken and penne simmer with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, cream, garlic, and Parmesan in a smooth skillet sauce.
Photo: carlsbadcravings.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Artichoke hearts, 4.75 oz$0.18/oz typical | 4.75 oz | $0.85Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots, 0.2 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.68Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
 | Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.19Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 17 oz$0.22/oz typical | 17 oz | $3.65Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes, 11 oz$0.30/oz typical | 11 oz | $3.18Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 5.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $2.89Typical price |
 | Spinach, 2 oz$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.40 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlour
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
$2.77 per serving$11.09 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.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp each garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp each salt
- olive oil for drizzling (optional)
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomatoes jar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot
- 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 5 cloves garlic
- 3/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp each dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp each salt
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cups baby spinach (optional)
Steps
- Season the chicken with garlic powder and salt, then cook it in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F.
- Boil the penne in salted water until tender, then drain.
- Heat the sun-dried tomato oil and butter in the skillet, then cook the shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the broth, half and half, bouillon, parsley, oregano, and salt, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and spinach, then cook for 3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Stir in the Parmesan and penne, then serve with sliced chicken.
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