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Lean Cuisine Favorites Entree Chicken Fettuccini
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Lean Cuisine Favorites Entree Chicken Fettuccini

Lean Cuisine
9.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
310
Calories
19g
Protein
3g
Sugars
660mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
126
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lean Cuisine Favorites Entree Chicken Fettuccine is a single-serve frozen meal you’d find in the supermarket’s frozen entrées section, shelved next to other microwaveable dinners like Healthy Choice, Stouffer’s and frozen mac & cheese. It reads like a convenience-oriented comfort dish—white meat chicken and fettuccine in a creamy Alfredo-style sauce—positioned for busy shoppers seeking portion-controlled, lower-calorie options. The brand leans on a wellness and calorie-conscious narrative (prominent calorie and protein facts on pack) pitched to adults trying to manage weight or fit a quick meal into a hectic schedule; its marketing evokes “feel-good” convenience more than gourmet authenticity. The label carries health-halo cues—calorie count, grams of protein, and percent daily value for calcium—alongside vague terms like “natural flavor” but no organic or non-GMO seals and no child-focused characters. In plain language, this is a highly processed frozen entrée made to be heated and eaten with minimal prep: cheeses and chicken are modified and combined with starches, emulsifiers, and flavor concentrates to recreate a creamy pasta experience after freezing and reheating. Sensory expectations are straightforward: soft, fork-tender fettuccine, small shredded or chunked white-meat chicken, and a smooth, rich-tasting cream sauce that is mildly salty and slightly starchy; occasional grainy or gelatinous notes from modified starches and carrageenan are possible. The package is a microwavable tray sealed under film within a cardboard sleeve; the ritual is microwave six minutes, let rest, then eat straight from the tray or transfer to a plate and add a salad or bread. It’s classic American frozen-dinner culture—reliable, quick, and comfort-focused.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium660mg29%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Protein19g
* 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

Cooked, Pasta:, Cooked, Pasta, (Water,, Semolina, Wheat, Flour,, Wheat, Gluten),, Soybean, Oil,, Sauce:, Skim, Milk,, Water,, Parmesan, and, Asiago, Cheese, Blend, (Parmesan, and, Asiago, Cheeses, [Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Flavor, [Enzyme, Modified, Parmesan, Cheese, (Cultured, Milk,, Water,, Salt,, Enzymes}],, Salt),, Modified, Food, Starch,, Enzyme, Modified, Parmesan, Cheese, Paste, (Parmesan, Cheese, [Cultured, Part-Skim, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Water,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Reduced, Fat, Milk,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Cultures,, Enzymes),, Salt,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Potassium, Salt,, Spices,, Carrageenan,, Maltodextrin,, Lactic, Acid,, Garlic,, Calcium, Lactate,, Wheat, Starch,, Flavoring,, Lypolyzed, Cream, (Butter,, Nonfat, Milk, Solids),, Sodium, Citrate,, Extracts, of, Annatto, &, Turmeric, Color,, Natural, Flavor,, Cooked, White, Meat, Chicken, (White, Meat, Chicken,, Water,, Isolated, Soy, Protein,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Seasoning, [Dried, Chicken, Broth,, Chicken, Powder,, Natural, Flavor],, Sodium, Phosphate,, Maltodextrin,, Salt)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium Citrate - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
  • Turmeric Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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?

The ingredient list includes multiple industrial formulations (modified food starch, maltodextrin, isolated soy protein, emulsifiers, enzyme-modified cheeses, flavorings) and ready-to-heat frozen processing, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Lean Cuisine Favorites Entree Chicken Fettuccini

The Chicken Fettuccini can be a convenient option if you're looking for a quick meal. At 310 calories and 19 grams of protein, it's a decent choice for a frozen entrée, especially when compared to many fast food options. However, it does have a bit of sodium (660mg), so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to balance it out with a veggie side.

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