Dinner for 4
Smothered BLT Chicken
$13.83for 435 minServes 4
Chicken cooks in bacon drippings, then simmers with tomatoes, spinach, parmesan, cream, and a savory garlic sauce.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.95Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 10 oz | $3.00Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.05Typical price |
 | Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.61Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.83 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
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
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanLow-carbHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
$3.46 per serving$13.83 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
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 or 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt
- 1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 10 oz grape tomatoes
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 cups packed fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, then transfer it to a plate and crumble it.
- Season the chicken with salt and Italian seasoning, then sear it in the skillet for 5 to 7 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F.
- Cook the tomatoes and garlic in the skillet for 2 minutes.
- Whisk the broth and cornstarch together, pour them into the skillet, and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach, parmesan, and cream, then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken and bacon to the skillet and warm for 1 minute.
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