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Chicken Pesto Stuffed Sweet Potatoes⏱ 80 min total
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Chicken Pesto Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Per 1 serving · 282 g · 12 ingredients

Calories
581
29%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    23g
    16% of calories
  • Carbs
    31g
    21% of calories
  • Fat
    42g
    63% of calories
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At a glance

One serving of Chicken Pesto Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (282 g) has 581 calories, with 23 g of protein, 31 g of carbohydrates and 42 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (63% of calories). It is high in protein (47% DV), dietary fiber (21% DV) and Vitamin A (112% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 27% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
206cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4g
Net carbs
25g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6g
6.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein47%
  • Dietary fiber21%
  • Vitamin A112%
  • Vitamin E35%
  • Vitamin K99%
  • Thiamine21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin C12%
  • Choline16%
  • Calcium10%
  • Potassium18%
  • Zinc14%

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20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat27%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 70 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat sweet potatoes with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 60-70 minutes until soft.

  2. 2

    Season raw chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add to the baking sheet when the potatoes have about 25 minutes left. Bake until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, make the pesto by combining walnuts, garlic, basil leaves, spinach, olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until a paste forms, scraping sides as needed.

  4. 4

    Shred the cooked chicken breasts and combine with the pesto in a large bowl.

  5. 5

    Cut each sweet potato lengthwise and top generously with the chicken pesto mixture. Serve and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (282 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A1,006 μg
112%
Vitamin C11 mg
12%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E5 mg
35%
Vitamin K118 μg
99%
Thiamine0.3 mg
21%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
98%
Niacin9 mg
58%
Vitamin B61 mg
85%
Folate (B9)98 μg
24%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
7%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
46%
Choline89 mg
16%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium96 mg
10%
Iron2 mg
31%
Potassium869 mg
18%
Magnesium96 mg
23%
Phosphorus295 mg
42%
Zinc2 mg
14%
Copper1 mg
60%
Manganese1 mg
50%
Selenium19 μg
35%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene9 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene12,004 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats23 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats11 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol5 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch16 g—
Sucrose4 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 32 g—
Total omega 67 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 581 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 110min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 70min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 48min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 82min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chicken Pesto Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?

One serving of Chicken Pesto Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (1 serving) has 581 calories, which works out to 206 calories per 100 g. That is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Chicken Pesto Stuffed Sweet Potatoes high in protein?

It provides a solid 23 g of protein per serving (47% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 16% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Chicken Pesto Stuffed Sweet Potatoes keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 25 g of net carbs and 21% 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 Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?

144 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Chicken Pesto Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?

6.4 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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