Budget Chicken Recipe That Tastes Way More Expensive Than $2!

See how we make the easiest chicken dinner - a high-protein, one-pan meal - for just $2.14 per serving! This video is proof that you don't need a huge budget to enjoy great food! All the key ingredients come from my 20-essential weekly groceries list, and you can make it in as little as 30 minutes. What's not to like? 💖 Get the @grocerydad newsletter FREE: https://bit.ly/3FaNECL 📢 Become a @grocerydad member today and get a bunch of nice perks: https://www.youtube.com/@grocerydad/join. ⚡Shop my favorite kitchen essentials on Amazon (including that Instant Pot!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/grocerydad CONNECT WITH ME: 🌍 My website: https://grocery-dad.com/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - The 20 Essential Groceries List 00:41 - Brown Your Chicken 01:17 - Prep Your Veg 02:12 - Rinse Basil & Spinach 03:23 - Garlic & Zucchini Go In 04:04 - Add Tomato Puree & Cream 04:42 - Bring It All Together 05:13 - Simmer & Make Your Accompaniment 05:36 - Finish Off & Serve 06:08 - The Taste Test! 06:21 - Check This Out Next INGREDIENTS & RECIPE: Olive Oil — 3 tbsp Chicken Thigh — 4.5 lb Garlic — 4 cloves Zucchini — 1 Tomato Puree — 25 oz Heavy Cream — 1/3 cup (2.7 fl oz) Spinach — 1 bunch (6 oz) Basil — 1 cup chopped (3 oz) Salt & Pepper — to taste (Parmesan to garnish, optional) Serve over rice or your preferred accompaniment 1. Gather all the ingredients 2. Heat a large skillet or casserole pan on medium-high 3. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper 4. Add olive oil to the pan once hot (tip: do the following test before adding the oil to make sure it's the right temperature and the chicken doesn't stick to the pan: Splash a drop of cold water on the pan, and if it's at the right temperature, it should skate across the pan in a large droplet instead of either fizzling, or splitting into tiny droplets) 5. Brown the chicken on both sides, then remove to a plate in batches (do not overcrowd the pan!) 6. While you leave the chicken to brown (this may take 20+ minutes total), this is your time to grate the zucchini, finely chop the garlic, wash and chop your spinach and basil 7. Once all chicken is removed from the pan, add the garlic and let it sizzle for a few seconds, then add the grated zucchini and let it soften for five minutes, stirring occasionally 8. Stir in the passata and cream, then place the lid on until the sauce reaches a boil 9. Add the spinach, basil, and the chicken and all its juices to the sauce, then mix well 10. Place the lid back on the pan and let it simmer for 10 minutes Optional - Grate parmesan over the top, either in the pan or when serving If making rice in an Instant Pot, use a 1:1 ratio of rice to water. DISCLAIMER This description contains affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my channel!