Chicken Bolognese with Rotini
Tender chicken, onion, garlic, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning simmer with crushed tomatoes and a touch of sugar to make a bright, comforting sauce for rotini pasta. Finished with grated Parmesan, this family-friendly dish is well suited to a simple weeknight dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Bolognese with Rotini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 82 / 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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- 62
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken, onion, and garlic until chicken is mostly cooked through, about 10 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.
- 2
Reduce heat, stir in sugar, and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- 4
Serve rotini topped with chicken mixture and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 457.98 kcal High 23%
- Protein 33.71 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 66.73 g 24%
- Total Fat 6.01 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.2 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 58.71 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 252.15 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 4.06 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 5.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 110.06 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.25 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 392.56 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 13.76 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.33 mg Low Source 0%
- 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
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Bolognese with Rotini is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Button Mushrooms, Chicken Breast, Crushed Tomatoes, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 457.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Bolognese with Rotini made of?
- The main ingredients are Button Mushrooms, Chicken Breast, Crushed Tomatoes, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Bolognese with Rotini?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 457.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Bolognese with Rotini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken Bolognese with Rotini healthy?
- Chicken Bolognese with Rotini has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 457.98 calories and 33.71 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 252.15 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.2 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, 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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