Boston Market Chicken Parmesan
What You Should Know
This 13.1 oz Boston Market Chicken Parmesan lives in the frozen meals section, stacked in the supermarket freezer case near other single-serve entrees, microwave dinners and family-style heat-and-eat trays. Shoppers will spot it alongside other comfort Italian-style frozen meals and branded prepared dinners. It fits quick weeknight dinners, back-to-school convenience runs, and informal movie-night or game-day evenings when someone wants a low-effort, hot meal. Boston Market positions the product as a homestyle, family-friendly solution — nostalgia-tinged comfort food from a recognizable restaurant brand translated into a microwavable meal; marketing leans on “all-white meat,” “home style” language, and USDA inspection claims to convey trust rather than nutrition primacy. The label carries modest health halos (all-white meat, protein grams called out) but no organic or natural certification; ingredient complexity and additives are not highlighted. In plain terms, this is a ready-to-heat frozen prepared meal made with multiple processed components. Sensory notes: the entry promises a lightly breaded, crisp-on-the-edge chicken patty layered with a saucy tomato topping and a blend of imitation and real mozzarella over a bed of tender pasta — a contrast of crunchy breading, soft pasta, and oily cheese-like topping. Packaging is a microwavable tray with film sleeve and branded cardboard or shrink-wrap marketing; ritual use is pull-from-freezer, heat in microwave or oven, plate and eat — often eaten straight from the package in a hurry or plated for a quick family dinner. Nutrition cues (480 kcal, 980 mg sodium, 21 g protein) underscore convenience over minimal processing.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Water,, Cooked, Enriched, Macaroni, Product, (Water,, Durum, Wheat, Semolina, [Enriched, with, Niacin,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid]),, Cooked, Breaded, Chicken, Breast, Patty, with, Rib, Meat, (Chicken, Breast, with, Rib, Meat,, Water,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Wheat, Starch,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Enriched, Bleached, Wheat, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Wheat, Starch,, Niacin, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Isolated, Soy, Protein,, Salt,, Corn, Starch,, Dextrose,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Tapioca, Dextrin,, Wheat, Gluten,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Seasoning, (Yeast, Extract,, Salt,, Soy, Sauce, Solids, {Soybeans,, Wheat,, Salt},, Sugar, Maltodextrin, {Corn},, Chicken, Powder,, Flavor,, Vegetable, Oil,, Chicken, Broth,, Tapioca, Starch,, Thiamine, Hydrochloride,, Lactic, Acid,, Citric, Acid,, Chicken, Fat],, Soybean, Oil,, Garlic, Powder,, Spice,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Leavening, [Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate],, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Extractives, of, Paprika,, Yeast,, Malt, Syrup),, Tomato, Paste,, Topping, Blend, (Imitation, Mozzarella, [Water,, Palm, Oil,, Modified, Potato, Starch,, Rennet, Casein,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Sodium, Citrate,, Salt,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Natural, Flavor,, Carrageenan,, Lactic, Acid,, Artificial, Color],, Mozzarella, [Pasteurized, Cultured, Reduced, Fat,, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes]),, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Sugar,, Canola, Oil,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Granulated, Onion,, Granulated, Garlic,, Salt,, Spices,, Xanthan, Gum,, Yeast, Extract..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Sodium Phosphate - Processed emulsifier
- •Artificial Color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified starches, isolated soy protein, sodium phosphates, maltodextrin, artificial color, carrageenan, palm oil) and is a ready-to-heat frozen prepared meal, consistent with ultraprocessed (NOVA 4).
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Common Questions about Boston Market Chicken Parmesan
The Chicken Parmesan packs a decent protein punch with 21 grams per serving, which is great for muscle repair and growth. However, it does contain 980mg of sodium and 14g of fat, so it’s best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple. Think of it as a comforting option rather than a health food.