Cheesy Chicken and Rotini Casserole

Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Cheesy Chicken and Rotini Casserole
60 min.
6
431kcal

Suggestions


Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than this Cheesy Chicken and Rotini Casserole! With a health score of 100, this dish not only pleases the palate but also nourishes the body. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a hearty side dish, it combines tender pieces of chicken with the delightful twist of rotini pasta, all enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce.

What makes this casserole truly special is its blend of flavors and textures. The addition of vibrant vegetables, including a medley of onions, celery, and bell peppers, brings a burst of freshness to each bite. Topped with juicy roma tomatoes and a generous sprinkle of shredded Cheddar cheese, this dish is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.

Ready in just 60 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want to whip up something quick yet wholesome. With only 431 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this Cheesy Chicken and Rotini Casserole is sure to become a family favorite that you'll want to make again and again!

Ingredients

  • cups roasted chicken cooked
  • cup chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 10.8 oz cream of chicken soup canned
  • tablespoons spring onion sliced
  • cup suya seasoning mix frozen (from 12-oz bag)
  •  roma tomatoes cut into 6 wedges (plum)
  • oz rotini pasta uncooked
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  2. In pan, mix pasta, chicken, frozen vegetables, soup and broth.
  3. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly around edges.
  4. Top with tomatoes.
  5. Sprinkle with onions and cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories431kcal
Protein21.45%
Fat22.89%
Carbs55.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.17
Glycemic Load
15.17
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
37.249999994817%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:431.49kcal
21.57%
Fat:11.7g
18%
Saturated Fat:4.26g
26.64%
Carbohydrates:63.99g
21.33%
Net Carbohydrates:45.55g
16.56%
Sugar:3.84g
4.26%
Cholesterol:49.3mg
16.43%
Sodium:612.6mg
26.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.66g
49.33%
Vitamin K:255.34µg
243.18%
Manganese:2.45mg
122.37%
Iron:16.31mg
90.61%
Fiber:18.45g
73.78%
Calcium:723.96mg
72.4%
Selenium:43.94µg
62.78%
Vitamin E:7.74mg
51.57%
Magnesium:146.65mg
36.66%
Vitamin B6:0.69mg
34.41%
Vitamin B3:6.66mg
33.29%
Phosphorus:294.99mg
29.5%
Folate:111.46µg
27.87%
Copper:0.49mg
24.39%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.34%
Potassium:795.01mg
22.71%
Vitamin A:1079.84IU
21.6%
Zinc:2.94mg
19.59%
Vitamin B5:1.16mg
11.61%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.92%
Vitamin C:4.35mg
5.28%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4.06%