
Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Chicken
What You Should Know
Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Chicken (6 oz) is a familiar boxed side dish you’ll spot on the grocery shelf in the dry goods or baking aisle, shelved near other stuffing mixes, boxed rice, and quick-cook side dishes and often displayed on seasonal endcaps during autumn. It reads like a Thanksgiving staple — marketed for holiday dinners and family meals — but its small box and quick prep also make it a go-to for busy weeknights or potlucks. Brand positioning leans on tradition and convenience: Stove Top trades on decades of Americana, promise of a buttery, savory comfort, and appeals to time-pressed families who want a classic, crowd-pleasing side without fuss. The label uses comforting language about “real chicken broth” and herbs; it has no organic certification and includes small-print “natural flavor” claims and preservatives, which can create a mild health-halo despite the many processed ingredients. In plain terms this is a highly processed pantry product made with refined flours, sweeteners, flavor enhancers and preservatives. Sensory notes: the prepared stuffing is fluffy with soft, slightly chewy bread pieces, a savory, bouillon-like chicken-herb aroma, and a buttery mouthfeel; the dry mix comes in a thin cardboard box with an inner seasoning pouch, and the ritual often involves measuring water or stock, combining, and simmering briefly on the stovetop — a quick family ritual that evokes holiday nostalgia. Use it to stretch roast chicken, anchor a casserole, or stuff poultry; its convenience and recognizable flavor profile make it a perennial grocery cart pick when people want reliable, comfort-focused sides.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, [VITAMIN, B1],, RIBOFLAVIN, [VITAMIN, B2],, FOLIC, ACID),, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, ONION*,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SALT,, HYDROLYZED, SOY, PROTEIN,, YEAST,, INTERESTERIFIED, SOYBEAN, OIL,, COOKED, CHICKEN*,, CELERY*,, MONOSODIUM, GLUTAMATE,, PARSLEY*,, SPICE,, MALTODEXTRIN,, POTASSIUM, CHLORIDE,, SUGAR,, CHICKEN, BROTH*,, TURMERIC, (COLOR),, SILICON, DIOXIDE, AS, AN, ANTICAKING, AGENT,, DISODIUM, GUANYLATE,, DISODIUM, INOSINATE,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, WITH, BHA,, BHT, AND, ROSEMARY, EXTRACT, AS, PRESERVATIVES.*DRIED.
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Hydrolyzed Soy Protein - Processed emulsifier
- •Interesterified Soybean Oil - Processed emulsifier
- •BHA - Synthetic preservative
- •BHT - Synthetic preservative
- •Turmeric - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, hydrolyzed soy protein, flavor enhancers, preservatives, maltodextrin, interesterified oil) and is formulated as a ready-to-prepare processed mix typical of ultraprocessed foods.
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Common Questions about Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Chicken
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! If you're looking for a quick side dish to complement your meal, it fits the bill with 110 calories per serving. But it’s not a superfood — it’s processed and contains ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and preservatives. So, it's great in moderation, especially when you're craving something comforting!
