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Creamy pasta dish with chicken protein
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Creamy chicken vermicelli (220 g) has 350 calories. That works out to 159 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.4 g of carbs, 20.9 g of protein, 14.3 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 39.6 µg of Selenium covers 72% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 220 g
350
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
33.4g
· 12% DV
Protein
20.9g
· 42% DV
Fat
14.3g
· 18% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 24% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.3 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.93 g | 35% |
| Trans fat | 0.26 g | |
| Sodium | 572 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33.4 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% |
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 cup (medium) | 220 g | 350 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 159 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 110 g | 175 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 477 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 330 g | 525 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 350 g | 557 kcal |
Calculated from 159 calories per 100 g.
Cook bite-size chicken pieces in a pan, stir in the vermicelli, then add liquid and cook until the pasta is tender. Stir in the cream near the end and warm gently; adding it too early can make the sauce separate.
Creamy chicken vermicelli usually uses thin wheat pasta, not rice vermicelli. The name can be confusing because vermicelli also refers to rice noodles in some cuisines, so use pasta vermicelli for the traditional creamy version.
Yes, you can use rice vermicelli in Creamy chicken vermicelli, but the result will have a softer, more delicate texture. Prepare the noodles according to their package directions and stir them into the chicken and cream sauce just before serving.
Keep the sauce in Creamy chicken vermicelli smooth by adding the cream after the vermicelli is cooked and heating it gently. Avoid a hard boil, which can cause the fat and liquid in the sauce to separate.
Yes, mushrooms work well in Creamy chicken vermicelli. Brown sliced mushrooms in the pan before adding the cream, so their released moisture cooks off instead of thinning the sauce.
Creamy chicken vermicelli keeps for about three to four days in the refrigerator when promptly cooled and stored in a covered container. Reheat it until steaming hot, stirring in a little milk or water if the sauce has thickened.
Yes, Creamy chicken vermicelli can be frozen, although the cream sauce may look grainy or separated after thawing and the pasta may soften. Freeze it in an airtight container and reheat gently, stirring well to bring the sauce back together.
Milk can replace cream in Creamy chicken vermicelli, but the sauce will be thinner and less rich. For a thicker texture, mix a small amount of flour into the cold milk before adding it to the pan.
Serve Creamy chicken vermicelli with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables. Their freshness complements the creamy sauce without making the meal feel as heavy as another rich side dish.
Yes, leftover cooked chicken works in Creamy chicken vermicelli. Add it after the vermicelli is nearly tender and heat it through in the sauce; adding it too soon can make the chicken dry and stringy.
Vitamins
B3
8.36mg · 52% DV
B6
0.59mg · 35% DV
B12
0.62µg · 26% DV
Biotin
7.7µg · 26% DV
Minerals
Selenium
40µg · 73% DV
Phosphorus
319mg · 46% DV
Sodium
572mg · 25% DV
Manganese
0.55mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
363mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Creamy chicken vermicelli brings small, pasta-like strands together with chicken and a creamy sauce. It is a home-style preparation rather than one fixed recipe; in Turkey, şehriye is also familiar in soups and pilafs, while this version is served as a substantial pasta-style dish.
The tender strands and chicken are coated in a smooth, rich sauce. Serve it warm for lunch or dinner, with a crisp salad alongside to balance the meal. It provides protein from the chicken, though the dish also gets energy from its pasta and sauce. For a lighter bowl, use less cream and add vegetables such as peas or mushrooms.
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 2
Minimally 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
6.93g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.85g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.