Dinner for 6
Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta
$7.77for 440 minServes 6
Chicken and pasta cook with tomatoes, garlic, wine, butter, and cream for a smooth sauce finished with basil and Parmesan.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.95 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $1.87Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.66 | ||
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
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyDinnersSummer
$1.94 per serving$7.77 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3/4 lb linguini or fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb 2 medium chicken breasts
- salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 roma tomatoes (optional)
- 1/4 cup green onion
- 1/4 tsp hot chilli flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup chardonnay or other dry white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- parmesan cheese to serve
Steps
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta until tender, about 9 to 11 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice it.
- Melt the butter in the skillet and cook the garlic, green onion, tomatoes, and chili flakes for 4 minutes.
- Pour in the wine and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and basil, then toss in the drained pasta and sliced chicken for 2 minutes; top with Parmesan.
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