Pasta alla Panna con Pollo

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Pasta alla Panna con Pollo is a creamy Italian pasta dish featuring tender chicken pieces tossed in a rich, velvety sauce made primarily from heavy cream. Originating from Northern Italy, it typically includes ingredients like penne or fettuccine, chicken breast, garlic, parmesan cheese, and sometimes a touch of nutmeg or white wine. It's a comforting, hearty meal that showcases the region's love for dairy-based sauces.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in fat and carbohydrates, with protein from the chicken, making it a calorie-dense option around 600-800 calories per serving. It provides calcium from the cream and parmesan, along with B vitamins from the chicken, but should be enjoyed in moderation due to its richness.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	650 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Vitamin A	120 µg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it reflects Northern Italy's culinary tradition of using cream and cheese in pasta, contrasting with the tomato-based sauces of the South. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of how comfort food can be indulgent yet balanced when paired with vegetables or a side salad.