⏱ 40 min totalCreamy Chicken Penne
Per 1 serving · 439 g · 14 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein51g25% of calories
- Carbs73g35% of calories
- Fat37g40% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Creamy Chicken Penne (439 g) has 807 calories, with 51 g of protein, 73 g of carbohydrates and 37 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (40% of calories). It is high in protein (102% DV), dietary fiber (45% DV) and Vitamin A (49% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 24%, 98% and 63% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein102%
- Dietary fiber45%
- Vitamin A49%
- Vitamin C27%
- Vitamin K97%
- Thiamine51%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium24%
- Saturated fat98%
- Cholesterol63%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
3 oz Whole wheat pasta
1 strip Bacon
1 breast fillet Chicken breast- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper- 🥄½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp Paprika
½ cloves, minced Garlic
½ cup Spinach
1 medium whole Tomatoes
¼ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
½ tbsp Parsley- 🥄¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
- 1
Prepare pasta as per package directions; drain, rinse, and set aside.
- 2
In a deep skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel to drain and chop.
- 3
In the same skillet, cook the chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- 4
Add garlic and cook until soft.
- 5
Add spinach and tomatoes, and cook until spinach is wilted.
- 6
Add the cream and parmesan, and bring to a boil.
- 7
Add the penne and bacon, and stir until fully coated in sauce. Serve with fresh parsley, parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (439 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 443 μg | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 24 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 116 μg | 97% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 51% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 44% |
| Niacin | 17 mg | 107% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 101% |
| Folate (B9) | 114 μg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 27% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 60% |
| Choline | 128 mg | 23% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 364 mg | 36% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1,069 mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 198 mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 714 mg | 102% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 37% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 58% |
| Manganese | 3 mg | 126% |
| Selenium | 97 μg | 176% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 127 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,687 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 5 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 11 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 3,165 μg | — |
| Lysine | 4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 295 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 3 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 807 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 153minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 97minCycling (moderate)
- 67minRunning (6 mph)
- 114minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Creamy Chicken Penne?
One serving of Creamy Chicken Penne (1 serving) has 807 calories, which works out to 184 calories per 100 g. That is about 40% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Creamy Chicken Penne high in protein?
It provides a solid 51 g of protein per serving (102% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Creamy Chicken Penne keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 60 g of net carbs and 35% 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 Penne?
560 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Creamy Chicken Penne?
5.3 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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