⏱ 20 min totalPesto Chicken Gnocchi
Per 1 serving · 358 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein35g28% of calories
- Carbs43g34% of calories
- Fat21g38% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Pesto Chicken Gnocchi (358 g) has 505 calories, with 35 g of protein, 43 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (38% of calories). It is high in protein (69% DV), Vitamin A (20% DV) and Vitamin C (37% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 43%, 34% and 36% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein69%
- Vitamin A20%
- Vitamin C37%
- Vitamin K96%
- Riboflavin (B2)25%
- Niacin72%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber10%
- Vitamin E17%
- Thiamine12%
- Folate (B9)11%
- Vitamin B1216%
- Choline19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium43%
- Saturated fat34%
- Cholesterol36%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ tbsp Olive oil
4 oz Chicken breast
¼ shallot (medium) Shallots
½ cloves, minced Garlic
¹⁄₁₆ cup Basil pesto
¼ cup Chicken broth
¹⁄₁₆ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream- 🥄4 oz Gnocchi
½ cup Spinach
¹⁄₁₆ cup Parmesan cheese- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink and starting to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- 2
Add diced shallot and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Stir in pesto sauce and cook for another 30 seconds until well combined.
- 4
Add chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Add gnocchi and cook, stirring often, until the liquid is mostly absorbed and thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Stir in chopped spinach and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, cooking until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (358 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 179 μg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 34 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 115 μg | 96% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Niacin | 12 mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 85% |
| Folate (B9) | 46 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 16% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 36% |
| Choline | 103 mg | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 189 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 885 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 59 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 334 mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 28 μg | 50% |
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 | 859 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.4 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.5 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 79 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 505 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 96minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 61minCycling (moderate)
- 42minRunning (6 mph)
- 71minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pesto Chicken Gnocchi?
One serving of Pesto Chicken Gnocchi (1 serving) has 505 calories, which works out to 141 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Pesto Chicken Gnocchi high in protein?
It provides a solid 35 g of protein per serving (69% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% 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.
Is Pesto Chicken Gnocchi keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 34% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Pesto Chicken Gnocchi?
998 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Pesto Chicken Gnocchi?
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.
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