(Family Features) 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.
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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.
