⏱ 30 min totalSpicy Chicken Rigatoni
Per 1 serving · 268 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein26g20% of calories
- Carbs53g41% of calories
- Fat22g39% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Spicy Chicken Rigatoni (268 g) has 499 calories, with 26 g of protein, 53 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (41% of calories). It is high in protein (52% DV), dietary fiber (32% DV) and thiamine (34% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 33%, 47% and 33% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein52%
- Dietary fiber32%
- Thiamine34%
- Niacin70%
- Vitamin B658%
- Pantothenic acid31%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E19%
- Vitamin K15%
- Riboflavin (B2)19%
- Folate (B9)14%
- Choline11%
- Calcium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium33%
- Saturated fat47%
- Cholesterol33%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
½ tbsp Olive oil
½ cloves, minced Garlic- 🥄⅛ tbsp Crushed red pepper flakes
⅛ dash Black pepper
2 oz Chicken breast- 🥄⅛ dash Salt
¼ cup Marinara sauce- 🥄¼ cup Sauce, Alfredo
⅛ cup Green peas
¼ tbsp Butter
Directions
- 1
Cook the rigatoni al dente according to package instructions and set aside.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and coarse ground black pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the chicken strips and salt to the skillet and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- 4
Stir in the marinara and Alfredo sauce, and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the butter and peas until the butter melts and the peas are heated through.
- 6
Combine the chicken and sauce with the cooked rigatoni. Stir to combine and serve.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (268 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 67 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 18 μg | 15% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Niacin | 11 mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 58% |
| Folate (B9) | 55 μg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 31% |
| Choline | 61 mg | 11% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 133 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 588 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 113 mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 306 mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 83% |
| Selenium | 56 μg | 101% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 3 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 460 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 14 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 8,106 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.5 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 28 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 499 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 95minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 60minCycling (moderate)
- 42minRunning (6 mph)
- 70minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spicy Chicken Rigatoni?
One serving of Spicy Chicken Rigatoni (1 serving) has 499 calories, which works out to 186 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Spicy Chicken Rigatoni high in protein?
It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (52% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% 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 Spicy Chicken Rigatoni keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 44 g of net carbs and 41% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Spicy Chicken Rigatoni?
757 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Spicy Chicken Rigatoni?
5.4 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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