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Kevin's Natural Foods Chicken Marsala 17 oz
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Kevin's Natural Foods Chicken Marsala 17 oz

Kevin's Natural Foods
17 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
20g
Protein
3g
Sugars
460mg
Sodium
76
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kevin's Natural Foods Chicken Marsala 17 oz reads like a modern, convenience-minded take on a restaurant classic. You'd typically find it in the refrigerated prepared-meals section of the grocery store—shelved near other ready-to-heat entrées, natural-brand heat-and-eat dinners, and premium rotisserie or marinated proteins, often in a clean-label or natural foods aisle. It fits into quick weeknight dinners, a low-effort date-night at home, or a meal-prep Sunday when shoppers want single-serve finesse without cooking from scratch. The brand positions itself toward health-conscious, time-pressed shoppers who value “natural” cues and chef-inspired flavors; packaging and copy lean into artisanal techniques (sous-vide, real Marsala wine, coconut milk) and ingredient-sounding words like sea salt and clarified butter to convey premium quality. Label characteristics include a prominent natural/whole-ingredient vibe rather than child-focused branding, usually no organic seal on the supplied details, and likely front-of-package claims about simple or minimally-processed steps. In plain processing terms this is a commercially prepared, ready-to-heat meal made with sous-vide chicken and a composed sauce that includes stabilizers and flavor extracts. Sensory notes: the chicken is advertised as tender from sous-vide cooking, the Marsala sauce is glossy and slightly sweet-savory with mushroom bites, and the texture is smooth and saucy thanks to tapioca starch and xanthan gum. Packaging is typically vacuum-sealed pouch or sealed tray for refrigeration; the ritual is pull-from-case, heat in microwave or simmer gently, plate and serve—an elevated fast dinner with an easy, restaurant-style finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5 oz
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol65mg22%
Sodium460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars3g6%
Protein20g
* 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

Chicken, in, Chicken, Broth, Cooked, Out, as, a, Result, of, the, Sous-Vide, Process, (Boneless, Skinless, Chicken, Breast,, Water,, Vinegar,, Yeast, Extract,, Sea, Salt,, Cultured, Onion, Juice,, Black, Pepper,, Citrus, Extract),, Marsala, Sauce, (Water,, Mushrooms,, Marsala, Wine,, Coconut, Sugar,, Chicken, Stock, [Chicken, Stock,, Salt],, Chicken, Fat, [Water,, Chicken,, Carrots,, Rosemary, Extract],, Tapioca, Starch,, Clarified, Butter, [Milk],, Yeast, Extract,, Coconut, Milk, [Coconut, Cream,, Water],, Dehydrated, Onion,, Sea, Salt,, Mushroom, Powder,, Dehydrated, Garlic,, Black, Pepper,, Xanthan, Gum,, Thyme,, Spice)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • clarified butter - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a ready-to-heat commercial meal containing industrial ingredients and additives (yeast extract, xanthan gum, tapioca starch, flavor extracts) and formulated sauces, consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Kevin's Natural Foods Chicken Marsala 17 oz

Kevin's Chicken Marsala can be considered a healthier option compared to many other pre-packaged meals, especially since it packs in 20 grams of protein per serving. However, it's important to remember that 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs. If you're looking for a quick meal that's lower in sugar and high in protein, this could fit the bill!

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