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Stouffers Romano Crusted Chicken
Frozen Foods
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Stouffers Romano Crusted Chicken

Stouffer's
10.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
470
Calories
24g
Protein
4g
Sugars
880mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
148
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Stouffer's Romano Crusted Chicken is a frozen entre9e youb4d find on the supermarketb4s frozen meals aisle, shelved near other single-serve microwave dinners, boxed pasta bowls, and family frozen entrees. Packaged in a 10.25 oz tray with branded cardboard sleeve art, itb4s positioned for quick grab-and-go dinners for busy households. This product suits weeknight convenience shopping, back-to-school meal runs, and quick meal rescue trips after work or activities — itb4s also a simple option for low-key movie nights. Stouffer's markets itself as homestyle, comfort-food frozen classics; the brand leans on heritage and reliability, appealing to time-pressed parents, young professionals, and shoppers seeking familiar flavors without cooking from scratch. The label evokes homemade cues (romano, parmesan, "homestyle"), though there are no organic or fresh claims; typical packaging highlights taste and convenience rather than health credentials. You might spot small health-halo cues like cheese and "made with parmesan/romano" but also see high sodium and calorie counts on the nutrition panel. In plain language, this is a highly processed frozen meal: multiple processed ingredients, modified starches, flavorings, and stabilizers are included to recreate a freshly made dish. Sensory experience: a crispy, cheesy breadcrumb crust gives way to a tender, seasoned white-meat chicken patty and soft baked pasta in a buttery herb sauce; textures range from crunchy top to saucy pasta. Rituals include microwaving or oven-baking directly from frozen, plating into a bowl or on a plate, and pairing with a simple side or salad for a quick, comforting solo meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories470
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18g23%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol65mg22%
Sodium880mg38%
Total Carbohydrate52g19%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein24g
* 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, (WATER,, SEMOLINA, WHEAT, FLOUR,WHEAT, GLUTEN),, FULLY, COOKED, ROMANO, CHEESE, FLAVORED, BREADED, CHICKEN, BREAST, PATTIES, WITH, RIB, MEAT, (CHICKEN, BREAST, MEAT, WITH, RIB, MEAT,, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, [WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID],, WATER,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, SALT,, SPICES,, ISOLATED, SOY, PROTEIN,, DEXTROSE,, ROMANO, CHEESE, [CULTURED, COW'S, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, SODIUM, PHOSPHATES,, GARLIC, POWDER,, PARMESAN, CHEESE, [PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CULTURES,, ENZYMES,, SALT],, LEAVENING, [CREAM, OF, TARTAR,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE],, YEAST, EXTRACT,, YEAST,, ONION, POWDER,, DEHYDRATED, PARSLEY,, EXTRACTIVES, OF, PAPRIKA,, CARAMEL, COLOR,, SOY, SAUCE, SOLIDS, [SOYBEANS,, WHEAT,, SALT],, SUGAR,, MALTODEXTRIN,, CHICKEN, POWDER,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, CANOLA, OIL,, CHICKEN, BROTH,, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, THIAMINE, HYDROCHLORIDE,, LACTIC, ACID,, CITRIC, ACID,, CHICKEN, FAT., BREADING, SET, IN, SOYBEAN, OIL),, SKIM, MILK,, WATER,, CHICKEN, BROTH,, CREAM,, BUTTER, (CREAM,, SALT),, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, WHEAT, FLOUR,, APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR,, SALT,, POTASSIUM, SALT,, SUGAR,, SPICES,, ONION, POWDER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • caramel 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?

This ready-to-heat frozen meal contains multiple industrial ingredients (modified food starch, maltodextrin, isolates, flavorings, preservatives) and composite processed components, matching the NOVA definition of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Stouffers Romano Crusted Chicken

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your goals! At 470 calories with 24 grams of protein, it packs a decent protein punch, making it a filling option for a quick meal. However, with 880 mg of sodium and 18 grams of total fat, it's best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your salt intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

comfortingconvenientindulgent
$NaN
per package