⏱ 40 min totalZucchini Noodles with Pesto & Chicken
Per 1 serving · 363 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein32g30% of calories
- Carbs8.9g8% of calories
- Fat29g62% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Chicken (363 g) has 413 calories, with 32 g of protein, 8.9 g of carbohydrates and 29 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (62% of calories). It is high in protein (63% DV), Vitamin C (45% DV) and Vitamin E (29% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 26%, 23% and 29% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein63%
- Vitamin C45%
- Vitamin E29%
- Vitamin K62%
- Riboflavin (B2)34%
- Niacin77%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine18%
- Folate (B9)18%
- Vitamin B1214%
- Calcium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium26%
- Saturated fat23%
- Cholesterol29%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 medium Zucchini
⅛ tsp Black pepper- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
½ cup leaves, whole Basil
¹⁄₁₆ cup Pine nuts
¹⁄₁₆ cup Parmesan cheese
¹⁄₁₆ cup Olive oil
½ tbsp Lemon juice
½ clove Garlic
4 oz Chicken breast
Directions
- 1
Using a spiral vegetable slicer, cut the zucchini lengthwise into long, thin strands. Chop occasionally to prevent overly long noodles. Place in a colander, toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and let drain for 15 to 30 minutes. Gently squeeze to remove excess liquid.
- 2
In a mini food processor, combine the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Process until almost smooth.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in 3 tablespoons of the pesto.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the drained zucchini noodles and toss gently until hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the chicken. Add the remaining pesto and toss gently to coat.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (363 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 71 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 41 mg | 45% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 74 μg | 62% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Niacin | 12 mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 101% |
| Folate (B9) | 70 μg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 μg | 14% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 44% |
| Choline | 119 mg | 22% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 127 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 999 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 100 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 411 mg | 59% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 57% |
| Selenium | 28 μg | 51% |
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 | 618 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 16 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 19 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.5 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 413 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 78minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 50minCycling (moderate)
- 34minRunning (6 mph)
- 58minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Chicken?
One serving of Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Chicken (1 serving) has 413 calories, which works out to 114 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Chicken high in protein?
Yes. It has 32 g of protein per serving, and 30% of its calories come from protein (7.6 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Chicken keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 8% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Chicken?
589 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Chicken?
5.4 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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