Dinner for 3
One-Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta
$9.86for 415 minServes 3
Chicken and fettuccine simmer together in milk, broth, cream, garlic, and parmesan for a quick one-pot meal.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.54Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $0.88Typical price |
 | Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.87Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.39 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
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 Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianKid-friendlyBudgetDinnersOne-pot
$2.46 per serving$9.86 for 4
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Ingredients
- 200 g / 7oz chicken breast
- salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 250 g / 8 oz fettuccine
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock / broth
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1/2 cup thickened / heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
- parsley (optional)
Steps
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 3 minutes, stirring, until mostly opaque.
- Add the fettuccine, milk, broth, and garlic.
- Simmer for 7 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is nearly tender.
- Stir in the cream and parmesan, then cook for 2 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F and the pasta is tender.
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