Regardless of what back to school looks like this year, preparing family meals throughout the week does not have to be a challenge. Shopping at a store like ALDI can stretch your budget and help you make five different meals over five days for about $5 a meal pretax for a family of four.
Using a mix of kitchen staples you already may have, along with fresh ingredients, you can make delicious, affordable recipes for the whole family. Simply select a protein or main ingredient and explore versatile ways to build other meals around it during the week.
Grilled chicken breasts are ideal for on-the-go lunches or weekday dinners. Busy parents can get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes with an easy Chicken Cacciatore in the pressure cooker or simple prep-ahead
Chicken Enchiladas. These convenient dishes make it a snap to add variety by substituting chicken with shrimp, beans or vegetables.
Serving organic produce, fresh and frozen meats, seafood and on-the-go snacks can be easy when you shop at a store like ALDI for the back-to-school season. Plus, you can find foods to fit any dietary style without breaking the bank. Find more family meal solutions at aldi.us.
Pressure Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Recipe courtesy of “Pinch of Yum” on behalf of ALDI
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
1-1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or chicken thighs flour
1 pinch salt, plus 2 teaspoons, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
16 ounces mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 bell pepper, diced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
4 tablespoons butter
capers (optional)
parsley, plus additional for
topping (optional)
lemon
preferred pasta
Parmesan cheese (optional)
Dredge chicken in flour and pinch of salt. Turn on saute function on pressure cooker. Add oil; saute chicken 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside (chicken will finish cooking later).
Add onion, mushrooms and garlic. Saute until softened. Add broth and let sizzle out.
Add chicken, bell pepper, tomatoes and remaining salt to pressure cooker. Cook on high pressure 15 minutes.
Release pressure. Shred chicken. Stir in butter, capers, parsley and lemon. Serve with preferred pasta and top with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired.