⏱ 390 min totalSlow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne
Per 1 serving · 318 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein38g28% of calories
- Carbs51g38% of calories
- Fat21g34% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne (318 g) has 532 calories, with 38 g of protein, 51 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (38% of calories). It is high in protein (75% DV), dietary fiber (26% DV) and thiamine (32% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 37%, 48% and 36% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein75%
- Dietary fiber26%
- Thiamine32%
- Riboflavin (B2)39%
- Niacin75%
- Vitamin B666%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A16%
- Folate (B9)14%
- Choline17%
- Potassium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium37%
- Saturated fat48%
- Cholesterol36%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ can (10.75 oz) Cream of chicken soup
¹⁄₁₆ cup Chicken broth
¹⁄₁₆ tsp, ground Tarragon
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
¼ cup, pieces or slices White mushrooms
⅛ small Onion
3 oz Chicken breast
⅛ cup Sour cream
¼ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
Directions
- 1
Whisk the condensed cream of chicken soup with the chicken broth in the slow cooker until smooth.
- 2
Stir in the tarragon, black pepper, mushrooms, and diced onion.
- 3
Nestle the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the mixture, turning to coat.
- 4
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours without lifting the lid.
- 5
About 20 minutes before the chicken is done, cook the penne in salted boiling water until al dente; drain well.
- 6
Shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
- 7
Stir in the sour cream and half of the shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
- 8
Fold in the cooked penne until evenly coated with the sauce.
- 9
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, cover, and cook on LOW for 20 minutes to melt.
- 10
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (318 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 144 μg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 4 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 32% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 39% |
| Niacin | 12 mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 66% |
| Folate (B9) | 57 μg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 23% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 50% |
| Choline | 92 mg | 17% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 264 mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 579 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 122 mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 532 mg | 76% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 77% |
| Selenium | 73 μg | 132% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 53 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 10 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 8 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 140 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 532 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 101minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 64minCycling (moderate)
- 44minRunning (6 mph)
- 75minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne?
One serving of Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne (1 serving) has 532 calories, which works out to 167 calories per 100 g. That is about 27% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne high in protein?
It provides a solid 38 g of protein per serving (75% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% 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 Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 44 g of net carbs and 38% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne?
844 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne?
1.3 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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