⏱ 60 min totalTex-Mex Chicken
Per 1 serving · 271 g · 3 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein34g48% of calories
- Carbs9.1g13% of calories
- Fat13g40% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Tex-Mex Chicken (271 g) has 288 calories, with 34 g of protein, 9.1 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (48% of calories). It is high in protein (69% DV), riboflavin (b2) (29% DV) and niacin (77% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 50%, 31% and 37% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein69%
- Riboflavin (B2)29%
- Niacin77%
- Vitamin B690%
- Vitamin B1220%
- Pantothenic acid42%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A13%
- Vitamin E16%
- Thiamine14%
- Iron12%
- Potassium16%
- Magnesium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium50%
- Saturated fat31%
- Cholesterol37%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange the chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour the salsa over them.
- 2
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 25 minutes.
- 3
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each chicken breast and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (271 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 113 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 6 μg | 5% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 29% |
| Niacin | 12 mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 90% |
| Folate (B9) | 23 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 μg | 20% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 42% |
| Choline | 114 mg | 21% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 235 mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 769 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 59 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 419 mg | 60% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 35 μg | 64% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 397 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 10 μg | — |
| Fructose | 3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 8,174 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 80 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.5 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 288 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 55minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 35minCycling (moderate)
- 24minRunning (6 mph)
- 41minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Tex-Mex Chicken?
One serving of Tex-Mex Chicken (1 serving) has 288 calories, which works out to 106 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Tex-Mex Chicken high in protein?
Yes. It has 34 g of protein per serving, and 48% of its calories come from protein (12 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Tex-Mex Chicken keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Tex-Mex Chicken?
1146 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Tex-Mex Chicken?
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.
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