Chicken and Pasta in a Mango Cream Sauce
Chicken and Pasta in a Mango Cream Sauce marries tender chicken and rigatoni with juicy mango for a lush, lightly sweet sauce accented by garlic and ginger. Parmesan adds a savory edge that balances the fruit, while peppers and onions bring freshness and texture. Ideal for a weeknight dinner when you want something comforting with a tropical twist.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Pasta in a Mango Cream Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook the rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until almost done, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Drain.
- 4
Heat 1/2 of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- 7
Heat the remaining olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
- 8
Cook and stir the onion and green bell pepper in the hot oil until tender.
- 9
Add the mango, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until the mango is soft, about 5 minutes.
- 10
Gradually stir in the heavy cream.
- 11
Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes more.
- 12
Add the chicken to the sauce in the skillet.
- 13
Stir in the partially cooked rigatoni.
- 14
Season with salt and pepper.
- 15
Cook and stir until the pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 2 minutes.
- 16
Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- 17
Garnish with parsley to serve.
- Calories 742.67 kcal High 37%
- Protein 37.92 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 77.21 g 28%
- Total Fat 30.87 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 13.3 g High 67%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 132.17 mg High 44%
- Sodium 211.72 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 8.18 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 18.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 121.09 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.67 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 821.82 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 107.71 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 22.49 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken and Pasta in a Mango Cream Sauce is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Fresh Ginger, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 742.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Pasta in a Mango Cream Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Fresh Ginger, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Pasta in a Mango Cream Sauce?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 742.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Pasta in a Mango Cream Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 17 steps.
- Is Chicken and Pasta in a Mango Cream Sauce healthy?
- Chicken and Pasta in a Mango Cream Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 742.67 calories and 37.92 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 211.72 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.3 g (67% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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