Ingredient

Chicken: White Chicken Meat

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add white chicken meat as a protein source and for its mild flavor …

What it is

White chicken meat is the breast and wing meat of a chicken. It is a lean protein source that is commonly used in a variety of dishes. The meat is typically cooked before being added to packaged foods.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add white chicken meat as a protein source and for its mild flavor and texture. It is often found in frozen dinners, pizzas, pasta dishes, and salads.

Health notes

White chicken meat is a good source of protein and essential nutrients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generally recognizes chicken as safe (GRAS) when used for its intended purpose. International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated chicken meat as part of broader assessments of food components. No specific health concerns are associated with the typical consumption of white chicken meat.

Allergen info

Chicken is not one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Chicken: White Chicken Meat

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Salutare Foods, LLC St. Louis Style Thin Crust 5 Cheese Blend White Chicken Ranch Dressing Pizza, 5 Cheese Blend White Chicken Ranch Dressing Pizza High in sodium — 58% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 243kcal 11.8Protein 11.8Fat 22.8Carbs Bold Buffalo Style Chicken Creations, Bold Buffalo Style StarKist Co. Bold Buffalo Style Chicken Creations, Bold Buffalo Style Entrees, Sides & Small Meals High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 127kcal 15.5Protein —Fat 5.6Carbs A Select Blend Of Rotini Pasta, Broccoli, Carrots And A Creamy Garlic Sauce With White Chicken Meat, Garlic Chicken Gourmet Express LLC A Select Blend Of Rotini Pasta, Broccoli, Carrots And A Creamy Garlic Sauce With White Chicken Meat, Garlic Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 100kcal 5.5Protein 2Fat 14Carbs Chicken Stir Fry, Chicken Gourmet Express LLC Chicken Stir Fry, Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees 105kcal 6Protein 1Fat 17Carbs Blend Of Rotini Pasta, Spinach And A Creamy Alfredo Sauce With White Chicken Meat, Chicken Florentine Gourmet Express LLC Blend Of Rotini Pasta, Spinach And A Creamy Alfredo Sauce With White Chicken Meat, Chicken Florentine Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 110kcal 6Protein 2.2Fat 15.5Carbs Blend Of Linguine Pasta, Broccoli, Red Bell Peppers, Mushrooms And A Creamy Alfredo Sauce With White Chicken Meat, Chicken Alfredo Gourmet Express LLC Blend Of Linguine Pasta, Broccoli, Red Bell Peppers, Mushrooms And A Creamy Alfredo Sauce With White Chicken Meat, Chicken Alfredo Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 106kcal 6.3Protein 2.2Fat 15.5Carbs Mak Food Services, Inc. Chicken Caesar Salad, Chicken Caesar Deli Salads High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 128kcal 17.4Protein 5.0Fat 3.3Carbs Blend Of White Rice, Sugar Snap Peas, Carrots, Onions, Egg And A Gourmet Teriyaki Sauce With White Chicken Meat, Chicken Fried Rice Gourmet Express LLC Blend Of White Rice, Sugar Snap Peas, Carrots, Onions, Egg And A Gourmet Teriyaki Sauce With White Chicken Meat, Chicken Fried Rice Frozen Dinners & Entrees 106kcal 5.3Protein 1.0Fat 19.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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