Cheesy Chicken Rotini Bake
Cheesy Chicken Rotini Bake combines tender spirals of pasta with juicy chicken, sweet peas, and earthy mushrooms in a creamy cheddar sauce, all baked under a bubbling layer of melted cheese. It’s rich, comforting, and perfectly balanced with gentle onion warmth and peppery notes. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual potluck when you want something hearty and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Chicken Rotini Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 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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- 17
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Melt the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Sauté the chicken, onion, and mushrooms until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, peas, milk, condensed soup, and 1 cup of the cheese.
- 7
Stir in the chicken mixture.
- 8
Pour into a 3-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly.
- Calories 712.23 kcal High 36%
- Protein 43.8 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 71.54 g 26%
- Total Fat 28.64 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 14.42 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 115.92 mg High 39%
- Sodium 797.16 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 4.96 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 4.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.39 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 527.28 mg Good Source 41%
- Iron 4.06 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 352.64 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 12.35 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 8.52 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.63 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Chicken Rotini Bake is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cheddar Cheese Soup, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 712.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Chicken Rotini Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cheddar Cheese Soup, Chicken Breast, Green Peas. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Chicken Rotini Bake?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 712.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Chicken Rotini Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Cheesy Chicken Rotini Bake healthy?
- Cheesy Chicken Rotini Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 712.23 calories and 43.8 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 797.16 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.42 g (72% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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