Is H‑E‑B Meal Simple Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta and Marinara Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 2 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 5 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • chicken breast
  • parmesan breaded chicken breast
  • shredded parmesan cheese
  • enzymes
  • parmesan cheese
  • parmesan breading
  • +1 more

chicken breast

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Penne Pasta In Marinara Sauce (Marinara Sauce [Tomatoes, Water, Tomato Paste, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Onion, Garlic, Salt, Spices, Citric Acid], Penne Pasta [Semolina, Durum Flour, Niacin, Iron {Ferrous Sulfate}, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil]), Parmesan Breaded Chicken Breast (Chicken Breast, Parmesan Breading [Parmesan Cheese {Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes}, Enriched Wheat Flour {Bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}, Bread Crumbs {Wheat Flour, Sugar, Yeast, Salt}, Garlic, Onion, Spices, Salt, Paprika], Palm Oil Shortening, Rice Flour, Shredded Parmesan Cheese [Pasteurized Part-Skim Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Natamycin], Seasoning [Salt, Garlic, Spices, Sugar, Onion]), Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Parsley.

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What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

Where to buy

H‑E‑B Meal Simple Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta and Marinara is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
GarlickySavoryNuttyRich
Texture
CrispyCrunchy
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunch