Creamy Chicken Pasta

1 serving of creamy chicken pasta contains 515 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 25% carbs, 38% fat, and 37% protein. This is a good source of protein (85% of your Daily Value), potassium (16% of your Daily Value), and calcium (54% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 6 servings
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 25 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped chicken and asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender, then set aside.
- In a large pan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle in flour and whisk to combine.
- Whisk in chicken broth until thoroughly combined, then whisk in almond milk. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute until thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper until the cheese is melted.
- Combine the cooked orzo with the chicken mixture, then add to the sauce and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of creamy chicken pasta (400g)
Nutrient | Value | %DV |
---|---|---|
Calories | 515 | |
Fats | 21g | 27% |
Saturated fats | 8g | 41% |
Trans fats | 0g | |
Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
Sodium | 842mg | 37% |
Carbs | 32g | 12% |
Net carbs | 28g | |
Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugar | 3g | |
Protein | 48g | |
Calcium | 540mg | 54% |
Iron | 3mg | 39% |
Potassium | 770mg | 16% |
Vitamin D | 0.2μg | 1% |
Vitamins and Minerals | ||
Alpha carotene | 57μg | |
Beta carotene | 590μg | |
Caffeine | 0mg | |
Choline | 120mg | 22% |
Copper | 0.2mg | 27% |
Fluoride | 1μg | |
Folate (B9) | 63μg | 16% |
Lycopene | 1278μg | |
Magnesium | 70mg | 17% |
Manganese | 0.2mg | 10% |
Niacin | 13mg | 80% |
Pantothenic acid | 2mg | 44% |
Phosphorus | 592mg | 85% |
Retinol | 93μg | |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4mg | 34% |
Selenium | 39μg | 71% |
Theobromine | 0mg | |
Thiamine | 0.2mg | 20% |
Vitamin A IU | 1341IU | |
Vitamin A | 144μg | 16% |
Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 33% |
Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 86% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
Vitamin D IU | 9IU | |
Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
Vitamin D3 | 0.2μg | |
Vitamin E | 3mg | 19% |
Vitamin K | 40μg | 34% |
Zinc | 3mg | 23% |
Sugars | ||
Sugar | 3g | |
Sucrose | 0.2g | |
Glucose | 3g | |
Fructose | 1g | |
Lactose | 0g | |
Maltose | 0g | |
Galactose | 0g | |
Starch | 0g | |
Fats | ||
Saturated fats | 8g | 41% |
Monounsaturated fats | 9g | |
Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
Trans fats | 0g | |
Fatty Acids | ||
Total omega 3 | 0g | |
Total omega 6 | 0.4g | |
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
Amino Acids | ||
Alanine | 2g | |
Arginine | 2g | |
Aspartic acid | 4g | |
Cystine | 0.4g | |
Glutamic acid | 8g | |
Glycine | 2g | |
Histidine | 2g | |
Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
Isoleucine | 2g | |
Leucine | 4g | |
Lysine | 4g | |
Methionine | 1g | |
Phenylalanine | 2g | |
Proline | 3g | |
Serine | 2g | |
Threonine | 2g | |
Tryptophan | 1g | |
Tyrosine | 2g | |
Valine | 3g |