Dinner for 2
Jalapeño Stuffed Chicken
$13.30for 435 minServes 2
Chicken breasts hold a creamy jalapeño cheese filling, then bake with smoked paprika until tender and fully cooked.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.63Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.65 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
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 Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinDinnersGame day
$3.32 per serving$13.30 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 x 220g/7oz chicken breast
- 1/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 60 g / 2 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- 2 jalapeños
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cooking / kosher salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F.
- Slice each chicken breast open, leaving one edge attached, and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Mix the cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, jalapeños, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Fill the chicken with the cheese mixture and close each breast with the cut sides together.
- Place the chicken in a lightly oiled 9-inch baking dish and brush the tops with olive oil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 165 F.
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