Fit Foodie Finds · by Linley Hanson★ 4.6 (9)
Chicken Pesto Pasta
NUTRITION · PER SERVING35M COOK
CAL 29%·PRO 66%
CARBS 70G49% OF CAL
9G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC30G OTHER31G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 17G27% OF CAL
3G SAT14G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Pasta tossed with sautéed chicken breast, fresh pesto, cherry tomatoes, and a light broth-based sauce. Quick enough for a weeknight and flavorful with minimal ingredients.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 8 oz. whole wheat penne pasta
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast ((cut into 1-inch chunks))
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 10 oz. cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
- 3 tablespoons starchy water
- 6 tablespoons pesto (divided)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- toppings: fresh basil and parmesan cheese
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 35M
CAL 29%·PRO 66%
CARBS 70G49% OF CAL
9G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC30G OTHER31G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 17G27% OF CAL
3G SAT14G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 618mg
- Total sugar
- 31g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 630mg
- Calcium
- 98mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 618MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.