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Protein and fiber source, rich creamy sauce, contains chicken and mushrooms
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Creamy chicken mushroom pasta (220 g) has 374 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 42.9 g of carbs, 18 g of protein, 13.4 g of fat and 3.5 g of fiber. Its 4.6 mg of B3 covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Creamy chicken mushroom pasta brings pasta together with bite-sized chicken, sliced mushrooms and a cream-based sauce. It is a familiar, Italian-inspired combination rather than a single traditional regional recipe, and is often finished with herbs. The sauce clings to the pasta, making each serving rich and comforting.
It is commonly served as a main meal, with a simple green salad or vegetables alongside. Chicken provides protein, while mushrooms add savoury depth and a little fibre; the creamy sauce makes the dish more substantial. For a lighter version, use less cream and add extra mushrooms or other vegetables.
Selected: 100 g
170
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
19.5g
· 7% DV
Protein
8.2g
· 16% DV
Fat
6.1g
· 8% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 20% · Fat 33%
Vitamins
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
B5
0.5mg · 10% DV
B6
0.13mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6.5µg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
85mg · 12% DV
Sodium
220mg · 10% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 170 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.4:1).
To make creamy chicken mushroom pasta, cook the pasta and brown the chicken in a pan. Set the chicken aside, sauté the mushrooms, then stir in cream and return the chicken to the pan. Toss with the drained pasta, loosening the sauce with a splash of pasta water if needed.
Fettuccine and tagliatelle work especially well in creamy chicken mushroom pasta because their broad strands hold the sauce. Penne or fusilli are good options too, since sauce clings to their ridges and curves.
Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces and sear them quickly over fairly high heat; prolonged cooking can make them dry. Set the chicken aside while you cook the mushrooms, then return it to the sauce near the end.
Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer rather than letting it boil, which can cause the cream to separate. Add the cream gradually and stir; if you are adding grated cheese, take the pan off the heat first.
Yes, you can make creamy chicken mushroom pasta with milk thickened using a little flour instead of heavy cream. Whisk the milk in gradually over low heat until the sauce thickens, then stir in the cooked chicken and mushrooms.
Yes, cook the mushrooms before adding cream to creamy chicken mushroom pasta. Sauté them until their released moisture has evaporated and they begin to brown; adding cream too early can leave the mushrooms watery and dilute the sauce.
Creamy chicken mushroom pasta keeps in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Refrigerate it promptly after cooking, and reheat leftovers until steaming hot throughout rather than warming only the surface.
Yes, but the cream sauce may separate and the pasta may soften after thawing. Freeze creamy chicken mushroom pasta in an airtight container, thaw it in the refrigerator, then reheat gently while stirring in a little milk if the sauce looks split.
A crisp green salad or roasted vegetables go well with creamy chicken mushroom pasta because their freshness balances its rich sauce. Garlic bread is another popular pairing if you want a more filling meal.
Yes, you can prepare the chicken-and-mushroom sauce ahead, but cook the pasta close to serving time for the best texture. Reheat the sauce gently and loosen it with a splash of milk or pasta water before tossing everything together.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.