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Chicken Enchiladas Suiza Classic
Frozen Foods
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Chicken Enchiladas Suiza Classic

Smart Ones
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
290
Calories
12g
Protein
6g
Sugars
780mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
218
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Smart Ones Chicken Enchiladas Suiza Classic is a single-serve frozen entrée you’d spot in the supermarket’s frozen meals aisle, shelved alongside other portion-controlled frozen brands like Lean Cuisine and Healthy Choice. It reads as a quick Mexican-style comfort meal: soft corn tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, green chilies and a creamy suiza sauce, accompanied by a seasoned rice blend and mixed vegetables. Occasions for purchase skew toward busy weeknight dinners, lunch-at-desks, and students stocking dorm mini-fridges — any shopping trip where convenience and portion control matter. The Smart Ones brand positions itself around calorie-conscious eating and “smart portions,” appealing to time-pressed adults and shoppers focused on weight management or simple meal planning; marketing leans on approachable taste and portion claims rather than gourmet or organic cues. The package often carries health halos like calorie and gluten-free claims and statements such as “incredibly tasty,” but it does not present organic certification or whole-food claims. Processing context: this is a ready-to-heat frozen meal composed of multiple industrial ingredients and stabilizers, formulated for shelf stability and microwave convenience. Sensory notes: expect soft, slightly pliable tortillas, a smooth creamy sauce with mild tang and green-chili heat, tender rehydrated chicken pieces and fluffy rice; textures are cohesive rather than rustic. Packaging is a microwave-safe plastic tray with a branded sleeve or box — the ritual is grab from freezer, heat according to instructions, and eat straight from the tray or onto a plate for a fast, familiar solo meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package
Servings per Container: 1
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium780mg34%
Total Carbohydrate46g17%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars6g
Protein12g
* 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, ENCHILADA, (FILLING, [SEASONED, COOKED, CHICKEN, MEAT, (CHICKEN, MEAT,, WATER,, SALT,, ISOLATED, SOY, PROTEIN,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE),, WATER,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, GREEN, CHILI, PEPPERS,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, EMULSIFIER, (MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, MALTODEXTRIN,, SOY, LECITHIN,, SODIUM, STEAROYL, LACTYLATE,, XANTHAN, GUM,, GUAR, GUM),, MASA, CORN, FLOUR, ,, CORN, STARCH,, SALT,, CHICKEN, FAT,, CULTURED, WHEY,, DRIED, ONION,, GARLIC, POWDER,, NONFAT, MILK,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SPICES,, METHYLCELLULOSE, ,, WHEY,, EGG, WHITES,, CITRIC, ACID,, DRIED, CILANTRO,, DRIED, CHICKEN, BROTH,, DRIED, JALAPENO, PEPPER,, NATURAL, SMOKE, FLAVOR,, AUTOLYZED, YEAST, EXTRACT,, MALTODEXTRIN,, CARAMEL, COLOR,, DRIED, GREEN, BELL, PEPPER],, TORTILLA, [WHITE, CORN, FLOUR,, WATER,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, MONO, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, SALT,, GUAR, GUM,, XANTHAN, GUM,, LIME]),, SAUCE, (WATER,, LIGHT, SOUR, CREAM, [CULTURED, NONFAT, MILK, AND, CREAM,, NONFAT, MILK,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, GUAR, GUM,, CARRAGEENAN,, CALCIUM, SULFATE,, LOCUST, BEAN, GUM],, GREEN, CHILI, PEPPERS,, NONFAT, MILK,, ONIONS,, JALAPEOS, [JALAPEO, PEPPERS,, CITRIC, ACID],, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, MALTODEXTRIN,, HALF, AND, HALF, [MILK,, CREAM],, SALT,, DRIED, ONIONS,, CORN, OIL,, XANTHAN, GUM,, PORK, GELATIN,, SPICE,, EXTRACTIVES, OF, TURMERIC, AND, ANNATTO, [COLOR]),, SEASONED, RICE, BLEND, (WATER,, ENRICHED, WHITE, RICE, [WHITE, RICE,, IRON,, NIACIN,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, FOLIC, ACID],, TOMATO, PASTE,, SALT,, AUTOLYZED, YEAST, EXTRACT,, DRIED, GARLIC,, DRIED, ONIONS,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SPICES, [INCLUDING, TURMERIC],, CHICKEN, FAT,, EXTRACTIVES, OF, TURMERIC,, TORULA, YEAST), RED, BELL, PEPPER,, GREEN, BELL, PEPPER,, CORN,, ZUCCHINI,, GREEN, ONION..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • corn oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • mono and diglycerides - 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?

The product is a ready-to-heat frozen meal containing numerous industrial ingredients and additives (modified starches, isolated soy protein, emulsifiers, methylcellulose, flavorings, colorants) and is formulated for convenience and shelf stability, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Chicken Enchiladas Suiza Classic

The Chicken Enchiladas Suiza Classic can be considered a convenient meal option, especially for busy days. With 290 calories and 12 grams of protein, it packs a decent punch for a frozen meal. However, keep in mind it has 780mg of sodium, which is about a third of your daily limit, so pairing it with a fresh salad could balance things out nicely!

Perfect For

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