Chicken and Pasta Stew

Chicken and Pasta Stew is a hearty, comforting one-pot dish featuring tender chicken pieces, pasta, and a savory broth, often enriched with vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions. It's a popular home-style meal found in many Western cuisines, particularly American and European, known for its simplicity and satisfying warmth.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically balanced, offering a good mix of protein from the chicken, carbohydrates from the pasta, and some fat depending on the cooking method and added ingredients. A standard serving provides key nutrients like protein, iron, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie range of 300-500 per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	650 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin A	45 mcg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the universal appeal of 'comfort food'—dishes that evoke nostalgia and warmth across different societies. Nutritionally, it's a versatile one-pot meal that can be easily adapted to include more vegetables or leaner proteins, making it a practical choice for family dinners.