Caramelized Onion & Mushroom Chicken Marsala under $6
Ingredients:
- 1 Ib chicken thighs
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 can mushrooms ((drained))
- 1 cube bouillon
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp soy sauce ((optional but great))
- Salt (Salt + pepper (as needed))
- 1 tbsp oil (or butter)
Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.
Instructions
1. Caramelize the onions Heat oil in a skillet. Add sliced onions and cook 8–10 minutes until golden and soft. Push to the side of the pan.
2. Brown the chicken Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and flour. Add to the pan and cook 4–5 minutes per side until browned.
3. Add mushrooms Add canned mushrooms and cook 1–2 minutes.
4. Build the “Marsala-style” sauce Add to the skillet: 1 cup water + bouillon cube Garlic powder Italian seasoning Worcestershire or soy sauce Stir and simmer 6–8 minutes until thickened.
5. Combine & finish Mix the onions back into the sauce. Simmer 2–3 more minutes until everything melds.
A rich, cozy stovetop chicken dish inspired by Chicken Marsala – but made entirely with low-cost, EBT-friendly pantry staples. No wine, no expensive ingredients, and no fancy steps. Just caramelized onions, mushrooms, tender chicken, and a savory sauce that tastes restaurant-level for a fraction of the cost.
If you need a comforting, affordable weeknight dinner that feels special without the price tag, this is it.
If you need a comforting, affordable weeknight dinner that feels special without the price tag, this is it.
EBT-Approved Grocery List + Prices
(Prices based on Dollar Tree / Walmart / ALDI levels)
Protein
1 lb chicken thighs — $3.00–$3.50
Veggies
1 onion — $0.50
1 can mushrooms — $1.00
Sauce Essentials
1 bouillon cube or ½ cup broth — $0.10
Oil or butter — $0.50
1 tbsp flour — $0.10
Seasonings (pantry staples — $0.00)
Garlic powder
Italian seasoning
Salt + pepper
Optional: 1 tsp soy sauce
TOTAL COST: $4.95 – $6.00
(All items are EBT-eligible.)
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