Dinner for 4
Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken
$6.74for 430 minServes 4
Parmesan-coated chicken simmers in a creamy lemon sauce with garlic, broth, and optional capers.
Photo: cafedelites.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.88Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.13Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.16Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 10 oz | $0.73Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
 | Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.05Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.74 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
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 Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
$1.69 per serving$6.74 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.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pinch cracked pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp butter
- 2 tbsp garlic
- 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp capers (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Steps
- Cut each chicken breast into two thin cutlets and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the flour and 2 tablespoons Parmesan, then coat the chicken.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, then cook the garlic in the skillet for 30 seconds.
- Add the broth and lemon juice, and simmer for 5 minutes while scraping the pan.
- Whisk the half and half, remaining Parmesan, and cornstarch together, then stir them into the skillet.
- Return the chicken with the capers and simmer for 4 to 6 minutes, until it reaches 165 F; top with parsley.
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