⏱ 40 min totalCreamy Chicken Pasta
Per 1 serving · 504 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein43g30% of calories
- Carbs47g33% of calories
- Fat24g37% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Creamy Chicken Pasta (504 g) has 574 calories, with 43 g of protein, 47 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (37% of calories). It is high in protein (86% DV), Vitamin E (29% DV) and Vitamin K (52% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 27%, 30% and 32% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein86%
- Vitamin E29%
- Vitamin K52%
- Thiamine25%
- Riboflavin (B2)31%
- Niacin81%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber19%
- Vitamin A14%
- Vitamin C19%
- Potassium19%
- Magnesium16%
- Manganese18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium27%
- Saturated fat30%
- Cholesterol32%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup dry Orzo
1 tbsp Olive oil
4 oz Chicken breast
¼ lb Asparagus- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
½ cup cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes
¾ tbsp All-purpose flour
¼ cup Chicken broth
¼ cup Almond milk
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook the orzo according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a small cup of cooking water if you’d like to loosen the sauce later.
- 2
Heat one-fourth of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chicken and asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through to 165°F and the asparagus is crisp-tender, 8–10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook until just beginning to soften, 2–3 minutes. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a bowl.
- 4
In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk constantly to form a smooth roux, about 1 minute.
- 5
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth, then whisk in the almond milk. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
- 6
Stir in the Parmesan until melted and the sauce is creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 7
Add the cooked orzo and the chicken-vegetable mixture to the sauce and toss until evenly coated. If needed, splash in a bit of reserved pasta water to loosen. Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (504 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 128 μg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 17 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 62 μg | 52% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Niacin | 13 mg | 81% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 81% |
| Folate (B9) | 85 μg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 25% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 44% |
| Choline | 122 mg | 22% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 347 mg | 35% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 906 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 68 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 483 mg | 69% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 35 μg | 64% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 85 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 858 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 1,917 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 12 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 53 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.5 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 574 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 109minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 69minCycling (moderate)
- 48minRunning (6 mph)
- 81minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Creamy Chicken Pasta?
One serving of Creamy Chicken Pasta (1 serving) has 574 calories, which works out to 114 calories per 100 g. That is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Creamy Chicken Pasta high in protein?
Yes. It has 43 g of protein per serving, and 30% of its calories come from protein (7.5 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Creamy Chicken Pasta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 41 g of net carbs and 33% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Creamy Chicken Pasta?
612 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Creamy Chicken Pasta?
4.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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