⏱ 25 min total

Easy Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Name: Easy Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 oz Whole wheat pasta; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ⅛ cup, chopped Onion; 1 cloves, minced Garlic; 4 oz Chicken breast; ¼ cup 2% milk; 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese; ¹⁄₁₆ cup Basil pesto; ⅛ tsp Salt; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper; ½ cup chopped Broccoli

Per 1 serving · 324 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

500

25%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
40g
31% of calories
Carbs
53g
41% of calories
Fat
16g
27% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Easy Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta (324 g) has 500 calories, with 40 g of protein, 53 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (41% of calories). It is high in protein (80% DV), dietary fiber (32% DV) and Vitamin C (48% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 28%, 20% and 30% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

154cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

Net carbs

44g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

8.9g

5.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein80%
Dietary fiber32%
Vitamin C48%
Vitamin K66%
Thiamine38%
Riboflavin (B2)37%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E15%
Potassium17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium28%
Saturated fat20%
Cholesterol30%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min

1
Cook the pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Add the broccoli florets to the pot for the last minute of cooking. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden. Stir in the minced garlic briefly, then add the chicken strips. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
3
Add the Parmesan cheese, milk, pesto, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cooked pasta and broccoli until fully combined. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (324 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	82 μg	9%
Vitamin C	43 mg	48%
Vitamin D	1 μg	5%
Vitamin E	2 mg	15%
Vitamin K	79 μg	66%
Thiamine	0.5 mg	38%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg	37%
Niacin	14 mg	90%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	95%
Folate (B9)	79 μg	20%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	26%
Pantothenic acid	3 mg	56%
Choline	114 mg	21%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	222 mg	22%
Iron	3 mg	38%
Potassium	808 mg	17%
Magnesium	141 mg	34%
Phosphorus	536 mg	77%
Zinc	3 mg	27%
Copper	0.3 mg	36%
Manganese	2 mg	85%
Selenium	72 μg	130%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	11 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	171 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	8 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	3 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	6 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	4 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	53 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.5 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	1 μg	—

Burning 500 calories

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

95min
Walking (3.5 mph)
60min
Cycling (moderate)
42min
Running (6 mph)
70min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Easy Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta?

One serving of Easy Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta (1 serving) has 500 calories, which works out to 154 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Easy Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta high in protein?

Yes. It has 40 g of protein per serving, and 31% of its calories come from protein (8 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Easy Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 44 g of net carbs and 41% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Easy Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta?

636 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Easy Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta?

5.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (324 g)

Calories500

% Daily Value*

Total fat 16g	20%
Saturated fat 4g	20%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 91mg	30%
Sodium 636mg	28%
Total carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary fiber 8.9g	32%
Total sugars 5.2g
Protein 40g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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