Meals for four under $20

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Feed Four for Less Than $20 - Recipes

Chicken Artichoke Pasta

Ingredient                                                   Amount                                        Price
Traditional and whole grain pasta       1 box                                            $1.25
Boneless, skinless chicken breast     8 to 10 ounces (2-3 filets)       $5.04
Fresh garlic                                               2 to 3 cloves                              $0.25 ($3.99/pound)
Fresh chopped yellow or white onion  1/4 to 1/2 onion                         $0.88
Artichoke hearts                                       1/2 jar                                          $2.99 per jar
Roma tomato                                            1 to 2 chopped                          $0.88
Balsamic vinaigrette                                1/2 cup                                        $1.66 per bottle
Olive oil                                                       2 Tablespoons

Total Cost $12.95

Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. Chop garlic, onion, tomatoes and artichoke hearts. Brown chicken in skillet until cooked. Once chicken is done, remove from pan and set aside. In the same skillet, add olive oil, garlic, onion, tomatoes and artichoke hearts until veggies are tender. Add chicken back into pan and stir. Then add pasta into pan and drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over pasta. Mix well and serve warm or cold.

Three Bean Salad

Ingredient                                                   Amount                                     Price
Canned green and wax beans              2 cans                                     $0.66 per can
Kidney beans                                            1 can                                        $0.66
Garbanzo beans                                       1 can                                        $0.66
Cider vinegar                                             1/3 cup                
Extra virgin olive oil                                   1/3 cup
Sugar                                                          1/4 to 1/3 cup
Salt and Pepper                                       To Taste, approx 1 tsp each
White onion (optional)

Total Cost $2.64

Directions: Open cans and drain liquid. Pour each can into a large mixing bowl. Chop onions and add to recipe, if desired. Add vinegar, olive oil, sugar, then salt and pepper to taste. Stir all ingredients together and let sit for at least an hour before serving. Serve cold.

Angel Food Cake

Ingredient                                                  Amount                                      Price
Angel Food cake mix                              1 box                                          $2.39
                                                                                                                       (pre-made $3.99)
Fresh strawberries                                 Half carton                                $2.00 per carton

Total Cost $4.39

Directions: Prepare angel food cake according to package directions. Garnish with fresh fruit, whipped topping and granola if desired.

Total Menu Cost: $19.98