Pinch Of Yum Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipes Recipe

Total time: 30 minutes

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Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 48g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

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Keto & Health Insights for Pinch Of Yum Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 48g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 33%. At 763mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Pinch Of Yum Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 328 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 690
Total Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 135mg
Sodium: 763mg
Total Carbohydrates: 54g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 18g
Protein: 41g
Calcium: 530mg Iron: 5mg
Potassium: 1604mg Vitamin A: 287mcg
Vitamin C: 18mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces ziti or other pasta
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 lb. chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose seasoning mix for the chicken
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 7-ounce jar DeLallo sun dried tomatoes, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup half and half
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1½ cups Mozzarella cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups spinach

Instructions

Visit Pinch Of Yum's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)