⏱ 30 min totalBaked Chicken Pesto Parmasean
Per 1 serving · 158 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein33g49% of calories
- Carbs2g3% of calories
- Fat14g48% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Baked Chicken Pesto Parmasean (158 g) has 275 calories, with 33 g of protein, 2 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (49% of calories). It is high in protein (65% DV), Vitamin K (34% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 21%, 22% and 33% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein65%
- Vitamin K34%
- Riboflavin (B2)25%
- Niacin72%
- Vitamin B679%
- Pantothenic acid36%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E11%
- Thiamine11%
- Vitamin B1218%
- Choline18%
- Potassium10%
- Magnesium11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium21%
- Saturated fat22%
- Cholesterol33%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 breast fillet Chicken breast
¼ dash Black pepper- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¹⁄₁₆ cup Basil pesto
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
⅛ cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2
Place the chicken on a foil lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Rub the tops of the chicken with the pesto then sprinkle with both cheeses. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- 3
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (158 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 57 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 41 μg | 34% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Niacin | 12 mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 79% |
| Folate (B9) | 12 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 36% |
| Choline | 100 mg | 18% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 212 mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 451 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 47 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 373 mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 30 μg | 55% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 9 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 37 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 275 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 52minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 33minCycling (moderate)
- 23minRunning (6 mph)
- 39minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Baked Chicken Pesto Parmasean?
One serving of Baked Chicken Pesto Parmasean (1 serving) has 275 calories, which works out to 174 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Baked Chicken Pesto Parmasean high in protein?
Yes. It has 33 g of protein per serving, and 49% of its calories come from protein (12 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Baked Chicken Pesto Parmasean keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.
How much sodium is in Baked Chicken Pesto Parmasean?
476 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Baked Chicken Pesto Parmasean?
0.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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