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Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner Calories
Creamy, spiced chicken dish with rice and sides, convenient and quick ready meal.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner (350 g) has 508 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 45.5 g of carbs, 26.3 g of protein, 24.5 g of fat and 4.2 g of fiber. Its 7.4 mg of B3 covers 46% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 350 g
508
KCAL / 350G
Carbs
45.5g
· 17% DV
Protein
26.3g
· 53% DV
Fat
24.5g
· 31% 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 36% · Protein 21% · Fat 43%
Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (350 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 508 kcal | |
| Total fat | 24.5 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 8.05 g | 40% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 1190 mg | 52% |
| Total carbohydrate | 45.5 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% |
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 350 g | 508 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 180 g | 261 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 319 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 250 g | 363 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 400 g | 580 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 500 g | 725 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 700 g | 1015 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner
What comes in a Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner?
A Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner pairs creamy, spiced chicken with rice and sides. The exact vegetables, sauce ingredients and portion arrangement vary by product, so check the package if you need to know whether it contains a particular ingredient.
How do you microwave a Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner?
Microwave a Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner according to the package directions. Vent or remove the film as instructed, and make sure the chicken, sauce and rice are hot throughout before eating; microwave heating can leave cool spots.
Can you cook a Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner in the oven?
Yes, if the package gives oven instructions for that Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner. Transfer it to an oven-safe dish if needed, since many meal trays are not oven-safe, and follow the stated temperature and heating time.
Does a Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner need to thaw before heating?
A Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner does not always need thawing; some are designed to heat from frozen. Follow the specific package directions, and thaw in the refrigerator if instructed rather than leaving the meal at room temperature.
How long does a Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner last after opening?
Once opened, refrigerate a Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner promptly in a covered container. Follow the package’s guidance for using leftovers, and discard it if it has been left at room temperature for an extended period.
Can you refreeze a Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner after thawing it?
Do not refreeze a thawed Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner unless its package specifically says this is safe. If you have heated the meal, cool leftovers promptly, refrigerate them, and follow the product’s storage instructions.
How can you make a Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner taste fresher?
Add fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon to a Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner just before serving. These brighten the creamy sauce without changing the meal’s basic character; add any extras after heating rather than microwaving fresh herbs.
What can you serve with a Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner?
Serve a Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner with a crisp salad or extra vegetables if you want a fresher side. Since the meal already includes rice and sides, another large starch may make the plate feel heavy.
Is a Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner the same as traditional Indian butter chicken?
No, a Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner is a convenient packaged meal, not necessarily a traditional preparation. Its sauce, spice blend and sides depend on the manufacturer, while restaurant and home recipes for butter chicken also vary.
Is a Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner a healthy meal?
A Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner can be part of a meal, but it may offer less variety than a plate with extra vegetables. Add a salad or vegetables if the included sides are small, and consider the meal alongside your usual eating pattern.
Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
7.35mg · 46% DV
B5
2.1mg · 42% DV
B6
0.6mg · 35% DV
B12
0.63µg · 26% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1190mg · 52% DV
Phosphorus
298mg · 43% DV
Selenium
21µg · 38% DV
Copper
0.25mg · 28% DV
Potassium ⭐
560mg · 16% DV
Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner
To burn the 508 calories in 1 serving (medium) (350 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner?
Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner brings together chicken in a creamy, spiced sauce with rice and sides, in a convenient ready-meal format. It draws on butter chicken, a dish associated with Indian cooking, and turns it into a quick, portioned meal rather than a dish prepared from scratch.
The sauce is rich and gently spiced, with rice softening its intensity; heat it according to the package directions and serve as a complete lunch or dinner. Chicken contributes protein, while rice provides much of the carbohydrate, and the creamy sauce makes the meal more substantial. Add a fresh salad or vegetables if you’d like a lighter, brighter contrast.
How Nutritious Is Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
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.
Is Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner Processed?
NOVA 4
Ultra-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.
Does Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner Good For?
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
Ready Butter Chicken TV Dinner Fat Profile
SATURATED
8.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.35g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.