⏱ 35 min totalPesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken
Per 1 serving · 275 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein38g25% of calories
- Carbs49g32% of calories
- Fat28g42% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken (275 g) has 592 calories, with 38 g of protein, 49 g of carbohydrates and 28 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (42% of calories). It is high in protein (75% DV), dietary fiber (31% DV) and Vitamin E (26% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 45%, 28% and 28% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein75%
- Dietary fiber31%
- Vitamin E26%
- Vitamin K108%
- Thiamine39%
- Riboflavin (B2)34%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A10%
- Folate (B9)12%
- Vitamin B1211%
- Choline17%
- Calcium17%
- Potassium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium45%
- Saturated fat28%
- Cholesterol28%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Chicken breast- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Black pepper
¼ tsp Olive oil
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
¼ cup Basil pesto
¼ cup cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes
½ tbsp, chopped Basil
½ tbsp Parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1
Pat the chicken breasts dry and season all over with the salt and pepper.
- 2
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook the whole-wheat pasta until al dente per package directions.
- 3
Preheat a grill to medium-high. Lightly oil the grates with the olive oil, then grill the chicken 5–7 minutes per side until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F. Rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- 4
Drain the pasta and toss with 1–2 tablespoons of the pesto to prevent sticking; let cool slightly.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, sliced chicken, and the remaining pesto until evenly coated.
- 6
Fold in the halved tomatoes and fresh basil, then sprinkle with Parmesan just before serving.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (275 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 92 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 130 μg | 108% |
| Thiamine | 0.5 mg | 39% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Niacin | 15 mg | 91% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 95% |
| Folate (B9) | 49 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 μg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 46% |
| Choline | 96 mg | 17% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 170 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 720 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 144 mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 476 mg | 68% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 80% |
| Selenium | 68 μg | 123% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 38 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 212 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 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 | 0.5 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 959 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 12 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 13 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 | 0.5 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 592 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 112minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 71minCycling (moderate)
- 49minRunning (6 mph)
- 83minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken?
One serving of Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken (1 serving) has 592 calories, which works out to 215 calories per 100 g. That is about 30% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken high in protein?
It provides a solid 38 g of protein per serving (75% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% 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 Pasta with Grilled Chicken keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 32% 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 Pasta with Grilled Chicken?
1028 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Pesto Pasta with Grilled 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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