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Marie Callender Creamy Parm Chicken Pot Pie
Frozen Foods
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Marie Callender Creamy Parm Chicken Pot Pie

Marie Callender's
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
450
Calories
13g
Protein
3g
Sugars
660mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
114
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Marie Callender's Creamy Parm Chicken Pot Pie is a frozen entrée you'll find in the supermarket's frozen meals aisle, shelved beside other pot pies, microwave dinners, and boxed entrees and near frozen vegetables and ready-to-bake items. It reads as a convenience comfort meal for busy evenings — a single-serving or small-family option for a quick oven or microwave dinner. Occasion-wise it suits weeknight dinners, easy weekend comfort meals, or a grab-and-go frozen option for school-night routines. The Marie Callender's brand leans on homestyle, nostalgic positioning: rustic, homemade-sounding language and imagery meant to appeal to parents, older shoppers, and busy households seeking familiar, hearty flavors. The package copy emphasizes comfort and authenticity, touting 27 grams of protein and claims such as no preservatives and no artificial flavors or colors; there is no organic certification and the product clearly lists common allergens (milk, soy, wheat). In plain processing context this is a ready-to-heat frozen product containing processed components and texture stabilizers like modified starches, gums, emulsified/modified oils, and added flavorings to maintain quality and shelf life. Sensory notes: expect tender white-meat chicken chunks, soft carrots and broccoli, a creamy parmesan-romano sauce with a savory, slightly salty profile, and a golden, flaky enriched-wheat crust packaged in a cardboard sleeve and foil tray. The ritual is straightforward—pop it in the oven or microwave for a homestyle-style meal when time is short, delivering warm, comforting flavors with a convenient prep routine.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories450
% Daily Value*
Total Fat27g35%
Saturated Fat11g55%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium660mg29%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars3g
Protein13g
* 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

Filling:, Water,, Cooked, Chicken, (White, Meat, Chicken,, Water,, Isolated, Soy, Protein, Product, [Isolated, Soy, Protein,, Modified, Potato, Starch,, Corn, Starch,, Carrageenan,, Soy, Lecithin],, Dextrose,, Salt,, Flavoring),, Carrots,, Broccoli,, Red, Bell, Peppers,, Parmesan, Cheese, (Part-Skim, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Romano, Cheese, from, Cow's, Milk, (Cultured, Part-Skim, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Contains, 2%, or, less, of:, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Soybean, Oil,, Chicken, Flavor, (Chicken, Broth,, Salt,, Chicken, Fat),, Onions,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Salt,, Chardonnay, Wine,, Garlic,, Methylcellulose,, Canola, Oil,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Flavoring,, Olive, Oil,, Xanthan, Gum,, Guar, Gum., Crust:, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Interesterified, Soybean, Oil,, Water,, Salt,, Modified, Whey,, Caramel, Color., CONTAINS:, MILK,, SOY,, WHEAT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Interesterified Soybean Oil - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Contains multiple industrially processed ingredients and additives (isolated soy protein, modified starches, interesterified oils, gums, methylcellulose, flavorings) and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Marie Callender Creamy Parm Chicken Pot Pie

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your goals! With 450 calories and 13 grams of protein per serving, it can be a satisfying meal option, especially when you’re craving comfort food. Just keep in mind it’s a bit higher in fat and sodium, so it might not be the best choice every day.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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