Ingredient

Cooked White Chicken

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use cooked white chicken as a source of protein and to add a …

What it is

Cooked white chicken refers to chicken breast meat that has been heated to a safe internal temperature. It is typically deboned and skinless, and can be prepared through methods like boiling, roasting, or steaming. The cooking process makes it safe for consumption and ready for use in various dishes.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use cooked white chicken as a source of protein and to add a savory flavor to foods. It is commonly found in ready-to-eat meals, soups, salads, and appetizers. Its mild flavor and tender texture make it versatile for incorporation into a wide range of products.

Health notes

Cooked white chicken is a source of protein and essential nutrients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generally recognizes it as safe (GRAS) when used as intended. International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated chicken and its components, but specific evaluations for 'cooked white chicken' as a distinct ingredient are not typically listed. At typical consumption levels, it is considered a nutritious part of a balanced diet.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Cooked White Chicken

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MICHELINA'S Chicken Fried Rice Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 50% DV per serving 181kcal 5.7Protein 5.3Fat 28.2Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Hormel, Dinty Moore, Hearty Meals Chicken Stew Chili & Stew High in sodium — 44% DV per serving 91kcal 4.2Protein 4.6Fat 7.0Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Asian Style Cuisine, Teriyaki Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 36% DV per serving 137kcal 4.4Protein 1.3Fat 26.4Carbs Drake's Fresh Pasta Company Chicken Florentine Penne Pasta Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 167kcal 7.9Protein 9.3Fat 12.6Carbs Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken & Broccoli Pasta In A Creamy Sauce With White Chicken & Broccoli, Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken & Broccoli Bellisio Foods Inc Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken & Broccoli Pasta In A Creamy Sauce With White Chicken & Broccoli, Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken & Broccoli Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 101kcal 4.4Protein 3.5Fat 13.7Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Premium Chunk White Chicken In Lemon Pepper Sauce Canned Meat High in sodium — 38% DV per serving 89kcal 15.7Protein 1.1Fat 4.3Carbs House Of Tsang House Of Tsang, Saigon Sizzle Chicken Noodle Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 35% DV per serving 60kcal 2.7Protein 1.0Fat 10.1Carbs Whole Foods Market, Inc. Thai-Style Chicken Noodle Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 41kcal 2.9Protein 0.4Fat 6.1Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Chicken Alfredo Florentine Creamy Alfredo Sauce With White Chicken & Spinach With Fettuccine, Chicken Alfredo Florentine Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 110kcal 5.3Protein 3.5Fat 15.0Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Pasta & Chicken In Cream Sauce Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 131kcal 5.2Protein 4.7Fat 17.4Carbs Teriyaki Chicken Bellisio Foods Inc Teriyaki Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 36% DV per serving 137kcal 4.8Protein 1.3Fat 26.4Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Michelina's, Buffalo-Style Chicken Snackers Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 235kcal 10.6Protein 8.2Fat 29.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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