Banquet Kid Cuisine All Star Chicken Breast Nuggets
What You Should Know
A compartmentalized frozen kids' meal found in the supermarket frozen dinners aisle, often shelved next to other branded frozen entrées and kid-focused TV-dinner trays. Bright, cartoon-forward packaging and photos of breaded nuggets and mac & cheese make it an easy grab for busy shoppers. The product is positioned as a convenience, kid-targeted brand offering an indulgent, familiar meal for after-school dinners, quick weeknight plates, or weekend snack attacks. Marketing leans into nostalgia and child appeal — playful fonts, a promise of a pudding treat with a cookie spoon, and claims like "No preservatives" and "Made with 100% natural chicken breast"; there is no organic certification and the overall messaging evokes wholesomeness while emphasizing convenience. On the label you’ll also see allergen statements (egg, milk, soy, wheat) and USDA inspection notes. In plain terms this is a highly processed frozen meal made from reformed chicken patties, breading mixes, emulsified cheese sauce, and a brownie/pudding component packaged in a microwavable plastic tray with a peel-back film. Sensory notes: the nuggets are breaded and intended to be crisp on the outside with a soft, meaty interior; the macaroni is coated in a smooth, slightly oily cheese sauce; corn provides a sweet burst and the chocolate pudding plus cookie spoon adds a playful sweet finish. Rituals around it are quick — microwave, peel, feed a child at the table or in front of the TV — making it a go-to for caregivers seeking speed and familiarity in American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
WHITE, MEAT, CHICKEN, PATTIES:, Chicken, Breast, with, Rib, Meat,, Water,, Bread, Crumbs, (Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Salt,, Dextrose,, Yeast,, Spice,, Extractives, of, Paprika),, Batter, (Water,, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Spices,, Guar, Gum,, Leavening, [Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate],, Garlic, Powder),, Textured, Soy, Flour,, Less, Than, 2%, Of:, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Flavorings., Fried, In, Vegetable, Oil., MACARONI, AND, CHEESE, SAUCE:, Cheese, Sauce, (Water,, Cheddar, Club, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, {Color}],, Modified, Whey,, Soybean, Oil,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Cheese, Flavor, [Whey,, Cheese, {Granular, and, Blue, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzyme)},, Sunflower, Oil,, Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Citric, Acid,, Lactic, Acid],, Salt,, Sugar,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Xanthan, Gum,, Citric, Acid,, Guar, Gum,, Sunflower, Oil,, Beta, Carotene, [Color]),, Cooked, Enriched, Pasta, (Water,, Enriched, Pasta, [Durum, Wheat, Semolina,, Niacin,, Iron, {Ferrous, Sulfate},, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid]),, CORN:, Corn,, Water., BROWNIE:, Brownie, Mix, (Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Cocoa, Powder, [Processed, With, Alkali],, Corn, Starch,, Whey, Powder,, Salt,, Egg, Powder,, Carboxymethylcellulose,, Natural, Flavor),, Water,, Soybean, Oil., CONTAINS:, EGG,, MILK,, SOY,, WHEAT.
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soybean Oil - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and formulations (reformed meat patties, modified starches, emulsifiers, flavorings, and packaged cheese sauce) characteristic of ultra-processed foods, so it falls into NOVA group 4.
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Common Questions about Banquet Kid Cuisine All Star Chicken Breast Nuggets
The All Star Chicken Nuggets can be considered a convenient option for a quick meal, especially for kids. They pack in 15 grams of protein, which is great for growing bodies, but they do come with 430 calories and 1270 mg of sodium per serving. It's all about balance; if these nuggets fit into a varied diet filled with fruits, veggies, and whole grains, they can be part of a healthy eating plan.