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Bertolli Chicken Florentine
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Bertolli Chicken Florentine

Bertolli
22 oz
Available at Foodtown
280
Calories
14g
Protein
3g
Sugars
590mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
79
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bertolli Chicken Florentine is presented as a restaurant-style frozen pasta entrée — a 22-ounce boxed meal that you’ll find in the supermarket frozen meals aisle, stocked in the refrigerated/freezer case near other frozen pastas, skillet meals, pizzas and microwave entrees. It’s pitched at busy adults and families who want an Italian-inspired, ‘premium’ weeknight dinner without dining out: marketing leans on words like “parmesan,” “white wine,” “premium ingredients” and “Italian tradition.” The label leans into a wholesome halo—“made with wholesome ingredients,” premium photography of grilled chicken and spinach—but there are no organic or clean-label certifications; allergen calls (MILK, SOY, WHEAT) are prominent. On the tray, the meal presents farfalle in a glossy, creamy parmesan–white wine sauce with visible spinach flecks and bite-sized grilled chicken pieces. Texturally it combines al dente bowtie pasta, a silky sauce, tender white-meat chicken and soft wilted spinach; seasoning and subtle sweetness from barley malt extract and natural flavors round it out. Packaging is a printed cardboard sleeve with a sealed plastic tray inside for freezer display; preparation is a quick stovetop skillet or pan-heat ritual described on the box, fitting into fast weeknight routines. In plain language, this is a highly processed frozen ready-meal: multiple industrial ingredients, emulsifiers and flavorings have been combined and packaged for long shelf life and rapid home preparation. Sensory cues and branding aim to evoke comfort and convenience — a simple, slightly indulgent solution when time is short but you want something that feels “made” rather than assembled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium590mg26%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Protein14g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Sauce, (Water,, Parmesan, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Natamycin*],, Cream,, White, Wine,, Romano, Cheese, from, Cow's, Milk, [Cultured, Part-Skim, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Soybean, Oil,, Less, Than, 2%, Of:, Rice, Starch,, Onions,, Milk,, Salt,, Garlic, Powder,, Natural, Flavor,, Barley, Malt, Extract),, Cooked, Pasta, (Water,, Durum, Wheat, Semolina,, Soybean, Oil),, Seasoned, White, Meat, Chicken, (Chicken, Breast, with, Rib, Meat,, Water,, Less, Than, 2%, Of:, Natural, Flavorings,, Sugar,, Olive, Oil,, Isolated, Soy, Protein,, Salt,, Potato, Starch),, Spinach., CONTAINS:, MILK,, SOY,, WHEAT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • natamycin - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This frozen ready meal contains industrial ingredients and formulations (isolated soy protein, natural flavors, preservatives, refined oils, starches) and is manufactured as a shelf-stable frozen product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Bertolli Chicken Florentine

Well, that depends on your perspective! With 14 grams of protein per serving and a decent amount of calcium, it can be a satisfying meal option. Just keep in mind that it does have some sodium (590mg) and isn't high in fiber, so it’s best enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

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Vibe:

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