Pasta al Pollo

Pasta al Pollo is a comforting Italian dish featuring tender pieces of chicken simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce, often with onions, garlic, and herbs, then tossed with pasta. It's a popular home-style meal found throughout Italy, with regional variations that might include white wine, olives, or a touch of cream.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the pasta, protein from the chicken, and fat from the cooking oil and sauce. A typical serving provides a good mix of B vitamins, iron, and lycopene from the tomatoes, with a rough calorie range of 500-700 per serving depending on portion size and ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	650 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Selenium	30 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Zinc	2.8 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Pasta al Pollo showcases the Italian principle of 'cucina povera' (peasant cooking), transforming simple, affordable ingredients into a deeply satisfying meal. Nutritionally, the tomato-based sauce enhances the bioavailability of nutrients like iron from the chicken, making it a hearty and nourishing choice.