Dinner for 4
Parmesan Chicken Lemon Pasta
Panko-crusted chicken bakes while pasta cooks in a creamy lemon sauce finished with Parmesan and fresh basil.
$11.84for 4 servings
$2.96 per serving$11.84 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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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.84 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupOlive and cooking oilFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup mayo
- avocado oil spray
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp better than bouillon chicken base
- 1 cup heavy cream
- zest of half of a lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with oil spray.
- Mix the panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a shallow bowl.
- Spread mayonnaise over the chicken, press it into the crumb mixture, and place it on the baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken for 20 minutes until crisp and the thickest part reaches 165 F.
- Boil the pasta in salted water until tender, then drain it while reserving 1/2 cup water.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, cook the garlic for 30 seconds, and whisk in the flour, reserved water, chicken base, cream, lemon zest, and juice.
- Simmer the sauce for 4 minutes, toss in the pasta and basil, and serve with the sliced chicken.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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