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Chicken penne pasta
Calories & nutrition facts
frozen entree, in a creamy sauce, heated
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 126 kcal —
- Protein 5.7 g 11%
- Carbohydrate 17 g 6%
- Fat 3.2 g 4%
- Saturated fat 1.5 g 8%
- Fibre 1.3 g 5%
- Sugars 1.5 g —
- Sodium 233 mg 10%
- Cholesterol 11.4 mg 4%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 62 µg 7%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.03 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.45 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 2.6 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.13 mg 11%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.11 mg 9%
- Niacin (B3) 0.96 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 75.9 µg 19%
- Vitamin B12 0.01 µg 0%
- Choline 12.8 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 32.2 mg 2%
- Iron 2.9 mg 16%
- Magnesium 13.2 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 70.2 mg 6%
- Potassium 49.2 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.47 mg 4%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.21 mg 9%
- Selenium 14.1 µg 26%
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- Pasta with poultry and cream sauceready-to-heat170 kcal / 100 g
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- Broccoli Alfredo pastafrozen entree, sauce, heated125 kcal / 100 g
- Pasta with cream sauce and poultrywhole grain, ready-to-heat165 kcal / 100 g
- Macaroni and cheesefrozen entree, pasta, extra rich, heated180 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chicken penne pasta
How much chicken penne pasta is a serving?
A practical main-meal portion is about 300–400 g, depending on how much chicken and sauce it contains. For 300 g, the energy is 126 × 3 kcal.
How do you stop penne going mushy when making chicken pasta?
Boil the pasta in plenty of salted water until just al dente, usually a minute less than the packet time. Drain it and finish cooking it for a minute or two in the chicken sauce so it takes on flavour without overcooking.
Can you cook chicken penne pasta ahead and reheat it?
Yes. Cool it promptly, refrigerate in a covered container and eat within two days. Reheat only once until steaming hot throughout; loosen the sauce with a splash of water or stock, as pasta absorbs liquid in the fridge.
What sauce goes well with chicken penne pasta?
Tomato and basil, creamy mushroom, and pesto all suit chicken and penne. Add a handful of spinach or peas near the end; if using cooked chicken, warm it through in the sauce rather than frying it again.
Can you use another pasta shape instead of penne?
Rigatoni or fusilli are good swaps: their ridges and hollows hold chunky chicken sauces well. For a smooth sauce, farfalle or short macaroni also work.
Is chicken penne pasta higher in protein than vegetable penne pasta?
Yes. Chicken penne pasta has 5.7 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 4.74 g in vegetable penne pasta.
How does chicken penne pasta compare with wholegrain chicken penne?
Wholegrain chicken penne has more protein and fibre: 7.89 g protein and 2.4 g fibre per 100 g, compared with 5.7 g protein and 1.3 g fibre in chicken penne pasta.
How can you tell when the chicken in penne pasta is cooked safely?
Check the thickest piece with a food thermometer: its centre should reach 75 °C. Cut pieces evenly so they cook at the same rate, and keep raw-chicken utensils separate from cooked pasta.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7964 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
