Chicken and Squash Pesto Pasta

Chicken and Squash Pesto Pasta
Fat 52%Carbs 22%Protein 27%
Percent Calories

1 serving of chicken and squash pesto pasta contains 318 Calories The macronutrient breakdown is 22% carbs, 52% fat, and 27% protein. This is a good source of protein (38% of your Daily Value), potassium (12% of your Daily Value), and calcium (17% of your Daily Value).

Makes
2 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces; set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sauté chicken, garlic, and squash until squash is tender and chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
  4. Cook pasta as per package directions. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.
  5. Add about 1 tablespoon of pesto to the bowl with the pasta. Toss to combine.
  6. Add chicken, garlic, and squash mixture to the pasta. Toss well to combine.
  7. Top with parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

For 1 serving of chicken and squash pesto pasta (209g)

NutrientValue%DV
Calories318
Fats18g 23%
Saturated fats5g 23%
Trans fats0.1g
Cholesterol55mg 18%
Sodium445mg 19%
Carbs17g 6%
Net carbs15g
Fiber2g 7%
Sugar3g
Protein21g
Calcium170mg 17%
Iron1mg 15%
Potassium547mg 12%
Vitamin D0.1μg 0.4%
Vitamins and Minerals
Alpha carotene0μg
Beta carotene128μg
Caffeine0mg
Choline60mg 11%
Copper0.1mg 12%
Fluoride3μg
Folate (B9)68μg 17%
Lycopene0μg
Magnesium52mg 12%
Manganese0.3mg 14%
Niacin7mg 46%
Pantothenic acid1mg 23%
Phosphorus296mg 42%
Retinol40μg
Riboflavin (B2)0.4mg 31%
Selenium28μg 50%
Theobromine0mg
Thiamine0.3mg 21%
Vitamin A IU648IU
Vitamin A66μg 7%
Vitamin B120.3μg 13%
Vitamin B61mg 61%
Vitamin C17mg 19%
Vitamin D IU4IU
Vitamin D20μg
Vitamin D30.1μg
Vitamin E2mg 15%
Vitamin K37μg 31%
Zinc2mg 15%
Sugars
Sugar3g
Sucrose0.1g
Glucose1g
Fructose1g
Lactose0g
Maltose0.3g
Galactose0g
Starch9g
Fats
Saturated fats5g 23%
Monounsaturated fats8g
Polyunsaturated fats4g
Trans fats0.1g
Fatty Acids
Total omega 30g
Total omega 60.3g
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0g
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0g
Amino Acids
Alanine1g
Arginine1g
Aspartic acid2g
Cystine0.2g
Glutamic acid4g
Glycine1g
Histidine1g
Hydroxyproline0g
Isoleucine1g
Leucine2g
Lysine2g
Methionine1g
Phenylalanine1g
Proline1g
Serine1g
Threonine1g
Tryptophan0.3g
Tyrosine1g
Valine1g