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Protein-rich pasta meal
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Barbecue Chicken Fusilli Pasta (300 g) has 462 calories. That works out to 154 calories per 100 g. It contains 60.6 g of carbs, 30.3 g of protein, 10.5 g of fat and 4.2 g of fiber. Its 61.5 µg of Selenium covers 112% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 300 g
462
KCAL / 300G
Carbs
60.6g
· 22% DV
Protein
30.3g
· 61% DV
Fat
10.5g
· 13% DV
Fiber
4.2g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 26% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 462 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.5 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.16 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 855 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrate | 60.6 g | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% |
| Protein | 30.3 g | 61% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 462 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 154 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 277 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 220 g | 339 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 250 g | 385 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 539 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 400 g | 616 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 450 g | 693 kcal |
Calculated from 154 calories per 100 g.
Barbecue chicken fusilli pasta is made by tossing cooked fusilli with cooked chicken and barbecue sauce. Brown bite-size chicken pieces in a pan, stir in the sauce once the chicken is cooked through, then add the drained pasta. A splash of pasta water helps the sauce coat everything.
Barbecue chicken fusilli pasta needs chicken, fusilli and barbecue sauce. Onion, garlic or black pepper can add savory flavor, while corn or bell pepper are common additions. Taste before adding salt, since many barbecue sauces are already salty.
A smoky, mildly sweet barbecue sauce works especially well in barbecue chicken fusilli pasta. Choose a hot sauce if you want a spicy dish, and add it gradually so the sauce does not overpower the chicken and pasta.
To keep the chicken tender in barbecue chicken fusilli pasta, cut it into evenly sized pieces and avoid cooking it for too long. Cook the chicken through before adding the sauce, then warm everything together briefly rather than simmering it for an extended time.
A crisp green salad or simple steamed vegetables go well with barbecue chicken fusilli pasta. Their fresh, lightly dressed flavors balance the dish’s smoky sweetness without competing with the barbecue sauce.
Yes, you can make barbecue chicken fusilli pasta ahead of time. For the best texture, store the pasta and sauced chicken separately and combine them when serving; fusilli can turn soft if it sits in sauce for too long.
Barbecue chicken fusilli pasta keeps for up to three days in the refrigerator when promptly cooled and stored in an airtight container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and make sure it is hot throughout.
Yes, barbecue chicken fusilli pasta can be frozen, though the fusilli may soften and the sauce may thicken after thawing. Cool it, pack it in an airtight container, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating thoroughly.
Yes, penne, rotini or another short pasta can replace fusilli in barbecue chicken fusilli pasta. Their ridges and hollows hold the sauce well; long pasta also works, but is less convenient to toss with chicken pieces.
Yes, you can make barbecue chicken fusilli pasta creamy by stirring a little cream into the cooked chicken and barbecue sauce. Heat it gently, then toss with the fusilli; adding too much cream can mute the smoky barbecue flavor.
Vitamins
B3
14.1mg · 88% DV
B6
0.84mg · 49% DV
B5
1.44mg · 29% DV
B1
0.33mg · 28% DV
Minerals
Selenium
62µg · 113% DV
Phosphorus
348mg · 50% DV
Manganese
0.9mg · 39% DV
Sodium
855mg · 37% DV
Potassium ⭐
525mg · 15% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 462 calories in 1 serving (medium) (300 g):
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Barbecue chicken fusilli pasta brings together pieces of chicken coated in barbecue sauce and spiral-shaped fusilli. The sweet, smoky sauce evokes American-style barbecue, while the pasta’s ridges and twists catch the sauce in every bite. It’s a filling, ready-to-serve combination rather than a traditional dish with one fixed regional recipe.
Serve it warm as a straightforward lunch or dinner, with a crisp salad or steamed vegetables alongside. It also travels well for a packed meal. The chicken gives this pasta dish a useful protein contribution, at 10.1 g per 100 g. For a lighter plate, keep the sauce modest and add extra vegetables.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.89g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.