Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken
1 Serving of pesto pasta with grilled chicken contains 852 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 42% carbs, 37% fat, and 21% protein. This is a good source of protein (80% of your Daily Value), fiber (21% of your Daily Value), and potassium (15% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 Serving
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Preheat grill to mediuim-high and prepare the grates. Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until completely cooked. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into strips.
- Meanwhile, boil the pasta until al dente according to the package instructions.
- Rinse and drain pasta and set aside.
- Using a large bowl, mix together the pesto, pasta, and chicken. Stir until well combined and place in the refrigerator until chilled.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and fresh basil immediately before serving.
- Finish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
For 1 Serving of pesto pasta with grilled chicken (336g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 852 | |
| Fats | 36g | 46% |
| Saturated fats | 5g | 27% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 847mg | 37% |
| Carbs | 91g | 33% |
| Net carbs | 85g | |
| Fiber | 6g | 21% |
| Sugar | 3g | |
| Protein | 45g | |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 38μg | |
| Beta carotene | 177μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 100mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Fluoride | 1μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 219μg | 55% |
| Lycopene | 959μg | |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 10% |
| Niacin | 12mg | 72% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 39% |
| Retinol | 11μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 27μg | 50% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 1mg | 84% |
| Vitamin A IU | 366IU | |
| Vitamin A | 208μg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D IU | 1IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8μg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 9% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 3g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose | 5g | |
| Fructose | 1g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 5g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 2g | |
| Arginine | 2g | |
| Aspartic acid | 3g | |
| Cystine | 0.3g | |
| Glutamic acid | 4g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 2g | |
| Lysine | 3g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.3g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
