⏱ 70 min totalChicken Pesto
Per 1 serving · 276 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein46g31% of calories
- Carbs55g37% of calories
- Fat21g32% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Chicken Pesto (276 g) has 597 calories, with 46 g of protein, 55 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (37% of calories). It is high in protein (92% DV), dietary fiber (34% DV) and thiamine (44% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 32%, 33% and 34% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein92%
- Dietary fiber34%
- Thiamine44%
- Riboflavin (B2)36%
- Niacin97%
- Vitamin B687%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Folate (B9)15%
- Choline19%
- Potassium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium32%
- Saturated fat33%
- Cholesterol34%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
⅛ cup Parmesan cheese
1 breast fillet Chicken breast
½ slice (1 oz) Provolone cheese
⅛ cup, pieces or slices White mushrooms
⅛ cup Breadcrumbs
2 oz Basil pesto
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions and prepare the pesto sauce.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x12 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- 3
Moisten the chicken breasts with water, shake off excess, and coat them completely with bread crumbs.
- 4
Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and spread the pesto sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
- 5
Cover each chicken breast with half a slice of provolone cheese and distribute the mushrooms over the top.
- 6
Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- 7
Serve the chicken with the cooked pasta.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (276 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 64 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 44% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 36% |
| Niacin | 15 mg | 97% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 87% |
| Folate (B9) | 61 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 26% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 52% |
| Choline | 104 mg | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 285 mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 592 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 129 mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 568 mg | 81% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 81% |
| Selenium | 77 μg | 140% |
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 | 17 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 9 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 63 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 8 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 597 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 113minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 72minCycling (moderate)
- 50minRunning (6 mph)
- 84minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken Pesto?
One serving of Chicken Pesto (1 serving) has 597 calories, which works out to 217 calories per 100 g. That is about 30% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken Pesto high in protein?
Yes. It has 46 g of protein per serving, and 31% of its calories come from protein (7.7 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Chicken Pesto keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 46 g of net carbs and 37% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Chicken Pesto?
733 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chicken Pesto?
1.1 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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