Dinner for 4
Everything Cream Cheese Chicken
Stuffed chicken breasts get a cream cheese center and crisp bagel-cheese coating before baking until fully cooked.
$8.60for 4 servings
$2.15 per serving$8.60 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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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $4.36Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.55Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 1 | $0.70Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.60 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 tbsp spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 oz parmesan cheese
- 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 plain bagel
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp everything seasoning
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and fill each pocket with the garlic and herb cream cheese.
- Crush the bagel into crumbs, then mix it with the parmesan, cheddar, garlic powder, and everything seasoning.
- Beat the egg in one bowl and place the flour in another bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast with flour, egg, and the bagel mixture, then place them in the dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F, then rest it for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
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