Dinner for 4

Sun-Dried Tomato Parmesan Chicken

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato Parmesan Chicken
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; salt; 1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese; 1 tsp cornstarch; 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil

$9.04for 430 minServes 4

Seasoned chicken is lightly floured, browned in a skillet, and finished in a creamy tomato parmesan sauce.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.5 lb	$5.24Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
	Artichoke hearts, 2 oz$0.18/oz typical	2 oz	$0.36Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Tomato paste and sauce, 2.75 oz$0.10/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.28Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.14Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.04

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)FlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian High-protein Budget Family Dinners Summer

Typical price

$2.26 per serving$9.04 for 4

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt
1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
1 tsp cornstarch
3 tbsp chopped fresh basil

Steps

Slice the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season them with salt.
Mix the flour with Italian seasoning, then coat each chicken breast.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F.
Transfer the chicken to a plate, then cook the garlic in the skillet for 30 seconds.
Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, cream, and red pepper flakes, then simmer for 4 minutes.
Mix the cornstarch with 1 teaspoon water, stir it into the sauce, and add the parmesan.
Return the chicken to the skillet, simmer for 2 minutes, and stir in the basil.

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