Dinner for 6
Creamy Pesto Pasta
Spaghetti and seasoned chicken are coated in a creamy Parmesan pesto sauce made with broth, cream, and half-and-half.
Typical price
$8.09for 4 servings
$2.02 per serving$8.09 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.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $4.36Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.74Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.19Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $1.72Typical price |
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.77Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.14 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 1/2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- salt and black pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pesto
- fresh basil
- parmesan cheese
- pine nuts
Steps
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water until tender, then drain it and reserve 1/2 cup cooking water.
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, then season it with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken for 6 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the half-and-half, cream, and broth, then simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the Parmesan and pesto, add the spaghetti and chicken, and toss for 3 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less 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
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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