Dinner for 4
Mozzarella Chicken
$10.52for 430 minServes 4
Seasoned chicken breasts simmer in tomato sauce with onion, garlic, and roasted pepper before melting under mozzarella.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.28Typical price |
 | Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.52 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
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 Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
$2.63 per serving$10.52 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 fire roasted pepper
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 tbsp freshly parsley (optional)
Steps
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side.
- Add the onion and garlic, then cook for 4 minutes.
- Stir in the roasted pepper, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes, then simmer for 8 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Sprinkle on the mozzarella, cover the skillet, and cook for 3 minutes until melted.
- Top with parsley and serve hot.
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