⏱ 40 min totalBaked Pesto Chicken
Per 1 serving · 222 g · 4 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein31g42% of calories
- Carbs5g7% of calories
- Fat17g51% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Baked Pesto Chicken (222 g) has 304 calories, with 31 g of protein, 5 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (51% of calories). It is high in protein (63% DV), Vitamin K (55% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (27% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 21%, 22% and 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein63%
- Vitamin K55%
- Riboflavin (B2)27%
- Niacin72%
- Vitamin B682%
- Pantothenic acid35%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E16%
- Thiamine13%
- Vitamin B1216%
- Choline18%
- Calcium19%
- Iron11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium21%
- Saturated fat22%
- Cholesterol31%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty foil for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a bowl, toss the chicken with the pesto until evenly coated, then arrange the pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Bake until the chicken is cooked through, 20–25 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reaches 165°F.
- 4
Top the chicken with the chopped tomatoes and mozzarella and return to the oven until the cheese is melted, 3–5 minutes. Serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (222 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 84 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 65 μg | 55% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 27% |
| Niacin | 12 mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 82% |
| Folate (B9) | 21 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 16% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 35% |
| Choline | 100 mg | 18% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 192 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 599 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 55 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 363 mg | 52% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 28 μg | 51% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 62 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 283 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 1,582 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 28 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 μg | — |
Burning 304 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 58minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 37minCycling (moderate)
- 25minRunning (6 mph)
- 43minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Baked Pesto Chicken?
One serving of Baked Pesto Chicken (1 serving) has 304 calories, which works out to 137 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Baked Pesto Chicken high in protein?
Yes. It has 31 g of protein per serving, and 42% of its calories come from protein (10 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Baked Pesto Chicken keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 7% of calories.
How much sodium is in Baked Pesto Chicken?
475 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Baked Pesto Chicken?
2.6 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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