How many calories are in Creamy Chicken Pasta?
Creamy Chicken Pasta has about 791 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Creamy Chicken Pasta is a Dinner international recipe with 791 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
791 kcal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1
Protein
38.5 g
About This Recipe
Creamy Chicken Pasta is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around pasta, chicken breast, and oil.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 791 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 30 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Creamy Chicken Pasta worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For this recipe you can also use garlic powder, paste or minced to taste.
Cook the pasta following the instructions on the package and set aside.
Separately, place a pan over high heat. While heating, season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
Once heated, pour half of the oil and add the chicken. Cook for 4 minutes per side over medium heat.
In another pan, heat the remaining oil and add the garlic. Stir-fry for 4 minutes over medium heat and add the milk.
Stir, add 2/3 of the cheese and continue stirring until combined. Add the pasta and mix well.
Serve the pasta on a plate with the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
791
Protein
38.5g
Carbs
41.7g
Fat
14.2g
Fiber
2.2g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Creamy Chicken Pasta can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Creamy Chicken Pasta has about 791 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Creamy Chicken Pasta takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 30 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Creamy Chicken Pasta can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can swap Pasta for a gluten-free equivalent and use a plant-based version of Evaporated Whole Milk. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Creamy Chicken Pasta can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Creamy Chicken Pasta generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Creamy Chicken Pasta gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Creamy Chicken Pasta is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Creamy Chicken Pasta. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Creamy Chicken Pasta is ready when the chicken breast is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Creamy Chicken Pasta is not vegetarian as written because it includes Chicken Breast.
Creamy Chicken Pasta is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes Pasta. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk, Tree Nut, and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Creamy Chicken Pasta can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Creamy Chicken Pasta already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 38.5 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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