Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake⏱ 75 min total

Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake

Per 1 serving · 1,392 g · 10 ingredients

Calories
1,574
79%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    99g
    24% of calories
  • Carbs
    102g
    25% of calories
  • Fat
    91g
    51% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake (1392 g) has 1574 calories, with 99 g of protein, 102 g of carbohydrates and 91 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (51% of calories). It is high in protein (197% DV), dietary fiber (83% DV) and Vitamin A (220% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 157%, 200% and 100% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
113cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.3g
Net carbs
78g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
23g
32 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein197%
  • Dietary fiber83%
  • Vitamin A220%
  • Vitamin C156%
  • Vitamin E91%
  • Vitamin K1171%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Nothing notable

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium157%
  • Saturated fat200%
  • Cholesterol100%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 60 min
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. 2

    Cook pasta according to package instructions; set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink, about 7-12 minutes; set aside.

  4. 4

    In the same pan, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft, about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, spinach, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

  6. 6

    Spread cream cheese over the mixture, then top with mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly.

  7. 7

    Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with sautéed onions, and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.

  8. 8

    Remove from oven and serve hot.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (1,392 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A1,979 μg
220%
Vitamin C141 mg
156%
Vitamin D1 μg
7%
Vitamin E14 mg
91%
Vitamin K1,406 μg
1,171%
Thiamine3 mg
267%
Riboflavin (B2)2 mg
161%
Niacin20 mg
124%
Vitamin B63 mg
193%
Folate (B9)706 μg
176%
Vitamin B124 μg
151%
Pantothenic acid5 mg
109%
Choline235 mg
43%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium1,867 mg
187%
Iron14 mg
172%
Potassium3,782 mg
80%
Magnesium443 mg
105%
Phosphorus1,618 mg
231%
Zinc9 mg
86%
Copper1 mg
124%
Manganese5 mg
206%
Selenium103 μg
188%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine4 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0.1 μg—
Arginine5 g—
Aspartic acid8 g—
Beta carotene17,092 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride23 μg—
Fructose7 g—
Galactose0.3 g—
Glucose8 g—
Glutamic acid22 g—
Glycine3 g—
Histidine3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine5 g—
Lactose14 g—
Leucine9 g—
Lycopene10,656 μg—
Lysine8 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine2 g—
Monounsaturated fats36 g—
Phenylalanine5 g—
Polyunsaturated fats7 g—
Proline7 g—
Retinol556 μg—
Serine5 g—
Starch3 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine4 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.4 g—
Tryptophan1 g—
Tyrosine4 g—
Valine5 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 1,574 calories

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

  • 299min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 189min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 131min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 222min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake?

One serving of Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake (1 serving) has 1574 calories, which works out to 113 calories per 100 g. That is about 79% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake high in protein?

It provides a solid 99 g of protein per serving (197% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 24% 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 Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 78 g of net carbs and 25% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake?

3612 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake?

32 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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