Hatch Chile Chicken Pesto
Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This product contains a mix of beneficial ingredients such as grilled chicken breast, olive oil, and basil leaves, which contribute to its nutritional value. However, it is a processed food with ingredients like durum wheat semolina and native cornstarch, which slightly detract from its overall healthiness. The presence of these processed components limits the score, despite the absence of harmful additives or seed oils.
Key ingredients 17
Fire Grilled Sliced Chicken BreastGood
A lean source of high-quality animal protein to support muscle maintenance.
White Meat ChickenGood
A clean source of lean protein.
Sea SaltGood
Minimally processed salt that provides sodium and trace minerals.
See more about Sea Salt →Basil LeavesGood
Fresh herb adding flavor and beneficial plant antioxidants.
See more about Basil Leaves →OnionsGood
Whole food ingredient providing flavor and beneficial plant compounds.
See more about Onions →Olive OilGood
A healthy heart-friendly monounsaturated fat.
See more about Olive Oil →Lemon JuiceGood
Natural citrus juice providing bright flavor and vitamin C.
See more about Lemon Juice →GarlicGood
Whole food aromatic offering beneficial antioxidant properties.
See more about Garlic →Hatch ChileGood
Peppers that provide distinct flavor and beneficial antioxidants.
Farfalle PastaNeutral
Standard refined wheat pasta providing a source of carbohydrates for energy.
WaterNeutral
Used as a basic processing and cooking medium.
See more about Water →Durum Wheat SemolinaNeutral
Milled wheat commonly used for making pasta.
See more about Durum Wheat Semolina →Potato StarchNeutral
Used as a natural thickener and binder in the recipe.
See more about Potato Starch →VinegarNeutral
Used for flavor enhancement and preservation.
See more about Vinegar →Parmesan CheeseNeutral
Provides flavor and a source of dairy fat and protein.
See more about Parmesan Cheese →Native CornstarchNeutral
Unmodified starch used to help thicken the sauce.
Yeast ExtractBad
Concentrated glutamate source — MSG-adjacent flavor enhancer.
See more about Yeast Extract →Processing
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