Cheddar Chicken Spirals

Health score
17%
Cheddar Chicken Spirals
25 min.
4
606kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than these Cheddar Chicken Spirals! This delightful dish combines tender cubed chicken, vibrant mixed vegetables, and creamy cheddar cheese, all enveloped in perfectly cooked spiral pasta. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the ideal solution for busy weeknights or a satisfying lunch.

The magic of this recipe lies in its simplicity and flavor. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a comforting main course that is both hearty and nutritious. The combination of mayonnaise and milk creates a rich, creamy sauce that binds everything together, while the dried basil adds a hint of aromatic freshness. Plus, the melted cheddar cheese on top is the crowning glory, making each bite irresistibly cheesy and satisfying.

Whether you’re serving it for dinner or packing it for lunch, these Cheddar Chicken Spirals are sure to please even the pickiest eaters. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this dish without any guilt. So grab your ingredients, and let’s get cooking! Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups roasted chicken cubed cooked
  • 0.5 teaspoon basil dried
  • cups savory vegetable mixed frozen thawed
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded divided
  • 1.5 cups rotini pasta uncooked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, salt and basil. Stir in the vegetables, chicken and 1 cup cheese.
  2. Drain pasta; stir into vegetable mixture.
  3. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish.
  4. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is melted.
  5. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories606kcal
Protein19.71%
Fat59.73%
Carbs20.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.5
Glycemic Load
11.35
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
23.234347892844%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:605.78kcal
30.29%
Fat:40.35g
62.08%
Saturated Fat:12.92g
80.77%
Carbohydrates:31.26g
10.42%
Net Carbohydrates:26.85g
9.76%
Sugar:1.88g
2.09%
Cholesterol:96.1mg
32.03%
Sodium:837.91mg
36.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.97g
59.93%
Vitamin A:5120.67IU
102.41%
Selenium:40.57µg
57.95%
Vitamin K:48.89µg
46.56%
Phosphorus:418.54mg
41.85%
Calcium:364.65mg
36.47%
Vitamin B3:5.71mg
28.54%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.97%
Manganese:0.46mg
22.87%
Zinc:3.22mg
21.47%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
19.01%
Fiber:4.41g
17.63%
Magnesium:59.89mg
14.97%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.7%
Potassium:435.51mg
12.44%
Vitamin B12:0.75µg
12.44%
Vitamin C:9.47mg
11.47%
Iron:2.03mg
11.3%
Folate:43.78µg
10.95%
Vitamin B5:1.06mg
10.56%
Copper:0.2mg
10.1%
Vitamin E:1.29mg
8.57%
Vitamin D:0.53µg
3.57%