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Chicken cheese pasta

Chicken cheese pasta has 291.6 calories per serving (1 Medium Cup) — that's 124.6 calories per 100g. It provides 14.2g protein, 30.6g carbs, and 12.5g fat. With a low glycemic index (GI: 52), this recipe is suitable for diabetes management, PCOS. The 4.1g of dietary fiber per serving adds to its nutritional value. It contains anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and ginger.

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Chicken cheese pasta
  • Serving Size 1 Medium Cup (200 g)
  • Calories291.6 kcal
  • Carbs30.6 g (122.4 kcal)
  • Protein14.2 g (56.7 kcal)
  • Fats12.5 g (112.5 kcal)

Nutrition Label

Chicken cheese pasta

  • Serving Size1 Medium Cup (200 g)
  • Calories291.6 kcal
  • Carbs30.6 g
  • Fiber4.1 g
  • Sugar3.7 g
  • Protein14.2 g
  • Fat12.5 g
  • Saturated fat5.6 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat3.1 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat1.2 g
  • Cholesterol37.0 mg
  • Sodium442.7 mg

Nutrition per 100g

  • Calories124.6 kcal
  • Carbs13.1 g
  • Fiber1.7 g
  • Sugar1.6 g
  • Protein6.1 g
  • Fat5.3 g
  • Cholesterol15.8 mg
  • Sodium189.2 mg

1 serving = 234g

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serves: 4 persons

Ingredients

Cream
2 Table Spoon
Cheese
100 Grams
Mushrooms raw
50 Grams
Butter
1 Tea Spoon
Green cabbage
50 Grams
Capsicum green
100 Grams
Baby corn
50 Grams
Carrot orange
50 Grams
Onion big
100 Grams
Pepper, black
1 Tea Spoon
Whole buffalo milk
50 Milliliter
Chicken poultry breast skinless
100 Grams
Rice bran oil
1 Tea Spoon
Salt
1 Tea Spoon
Water
100 Milliliter
Corn flour
2 Table Spoon
Oregano dried
1 Tea Spoon
Penne pasta
100 Grams
Chilli flakes
1 Tea Spoon

Instructions

1
Cook the pasta in sufficient water
Add water, oil, and salt to a container. Heat it for a minute on a high flame. Add pasta to it and heat it for additional 10 minutes on medium flame. Keep stirring in between so that the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the container. After boiling, drain out the water from the pasta.
2
Boil the chicken
Wash and boil the chicken along with salt and pepper. Let cool and shred it into pieces and keep aside.
3
Chop all the veggies and saute them for 2 minutes
Chop all the vegetables into small pieces and keep them aside. Add butter to a pan and heat it for 30 seconds over moderate flame. Now add onions to the pan and saute them for 2 minutes or till they turn slightly pinkish in color. Add chicken, mushroom, baby corn, capsicum, oregano and saute them for 5 minutes.
4
Add cream and corn flour to the veggies along with spices
Add cornflour to the cooked vegetables in the pan and keep stirring. Add salt, pepper, red chili flakes, milk and simmer it for another 5-6 minutes. Now add cream and boiled pasta to the mixture and heat it for 2 minutes.
5
Garnish with cheese and serve with seasonings
Garnish with cheese and grill it for 5 minutes. Hot white sauce pasta is ready to be served. Garnish with oregano seasoning and chili flakes.

Also Known As

Glycemic Index

52 Low
Low
Medium
High

Likely to produce a slower, steadier rise in blood glucose for most people.

How to flatten the spike

  • Pair this dish with a protein source (dal, paneer, eggs, fish, or curd).
  • Add a fiber-rich side salad or non-starchy vegetables.
  • Avoid combining this with another high-carb side in the same meal.

Compare & Substitute

NutrientChicken cheese pastaPasta in white sauceVellai Saas Illaamaaka PaasthaVellai Uraitha Pasta
Calories291.6 kcal286.3 kcal286.3 kcal286.3 kcal
Carbs30.6 g34.3 g34.3 g34.3 g
Protein14.2 g10.7 g10.7 g10.7 g
Fat12.5 g11.8 g11.8 g11.8 g
Fiber4.1 g4.5 g4.5 g4.5 g
Sugar3.7 g4.2 g4.2 g4.2 g
Sodium442.7 mg495.4 mg495.4 mg495.4 mg
Cholesterol37 mg26.7 mg26.7 mg26.7 mg

Health Goals Suitability

Weight Loss

At 291.6 kcal per serving, this can fit into a weight loss diet with mindful portion control. Pair with a fiber-rich salad to improve satiety.

Diabetes

With a low glycemic index of 52, this recipe supports stable blood sugar levels. The 4.1g fiber further slows glucose absorption. The protein content (14.2g) helps prevent blood sugar spikes.

Muscle Gain

Contains 14.2g protein per serving — a moderate amount. Pair with a bowl of dal to boost protein intake for muscle gain.

Heart Health

Watch your intake — saturated fat (5.6g) is on the higher side. Reduce ghee/oil and use olive or mustard oil for healthier fats.

PCOS

Low GI (52) with 4.1g fiber supports insulin sensitivity — key for PCOS management. Anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and ginger are especially beneficial for PCOS. The high fiber content supports hormone balance by aiding estrogen metabolism.

Thyroid

Contains cruciferous vegetables which are goitrogenic when raw. However, cooking significantly reduces goitrogen activity. If you have hypothyroidism, ensure these are well-cooked and maintain a gap of 30-60 minutes from thyroid medication.

Portion Guidance

Weight Loss

1 Medium Cup (~234g) or slightly less. Pair with a high-fiber side like cucumber raita or salad to feel full on fewer kcal.

Muscle Gain

1 Medium Cup (~234g) plus a protein-rich addition (100g paneer, 2 eggs, or 1 cup dal) to hit 25-30g protein per meal.

Diabetes

1 Medium Cup (~234g). Pair with whole wheat roti (not rice) to lower glycemic load. Eat protein and fiber portions first, carbs last.

General

1 Medium Cup (~234g) provides a balanced portion. Adjust based on your daily kcal target — track accurately in the Hint app.

Recipe Modifications

Lower fat

Use low-fat paneer or reduce ghee/butter by half. Switch to a non-stick pan to minimize oil.

Lower glycemic load

Replace refined flour (maida) with whole wheat atta, or swap white rice with brown rice or millets like jowar/bajra.

Reduce calories

Reduce serving size by 25% to save ~72.9 kcal. Add extra vegetables (capsicum, spinach, mushrooms) to increase volume without adding many kcal.

Make diabetes-friendly

Replace potato with cauliflower or bottle gourd. Add a squeeze of lemon — the acidity lowers glycemic response.

Reduce sodium

Cut salt by half and boost flavor with lemon juice, fresh herbs, or amchur (dry mango powder) instead.

Meal prep friendly

Chicken cheese pasta stores well for 2-3 days refrigerated. Reheat on stovetop for best texture. Prepare ingredients in advance for quick weeknight cooking.

Common Mistakes

Using too much oil or ghee

Why it matters: Excess oil can double the calorie content without adding nutritional value.

Fix: Measure oil with a tablespoon instead of pouring freely. 1 tbsp = 120 kcal.

Adding salt without measuring

Why it matters: Excess sodium increases blood pressure risk. Indian cooking already uses salt-heavy ingredients like pickles and chutneys alongside.

Fix: Use ½ teaspoon salt and taste before adding more. Account for sodium from other meal components.

Not measuring serving size

Why it matters: The nutrition values are for 1 standard serving. Eating 2-3x the serving means 2-3x the kcal (583.2-874.8 kcal).

Fix: Use the Hint app to scan and log the exact portion you eat for accurate tracking.

Pairing with another high-GI food

Why it matters: Eating rice with another starchy dish doubles the glycemic load, causing sharp blood sugar spikes.

Fix: Choose one carb source per meal. Pair with roti instead of rice, or add a protein-rich side.

Overcooking the vegetables

Why it matters: Overcooking destroys heat-sensitive vitamins (C, B-complex) and reduces fiber quality.

Fix: Cook vegetables until just tender. Add delicate vegetables (like spinach or capsicum) in the last 2-3 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scientific References

  1. Higher protein intake increases satiety and reduces overall calorie consumption

    Leidy HJ et al. (2015). The role of protein in weight loss and maintenance. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

    DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.114.084038
  2. Low glycemic index foods help improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes

    Brand-Miller J et al. (2003). Low-glycemic index diets in the management of diabetes. Diabetes Care.

    DOI: 10.2337/diacare.26.8.2261
  3. Increased dietary fiber intake is associated with lower body weight

    Slavin JL (2005). Dietary fiber and body weight. Nutrition.

    DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2003.09.004
  4. Dietary fiber slows glucose absorption and reduces post-meal blood sugar spikes

    Weickert MO & Pfeiffer AFH (2008). Metabolic effects of dietary fiber consumption. Journal of Nutrition.

    DOI: 10.1093/jn/138.3.439

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