Kirkland Signature Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water is a 12.5 oz (354 g) can of fully cooked, extra lean chicken breast chunks packed in water, ready to eat straight from the can. It is a product of the USA, available as a single can or in packs of 3 and 6, shipped fast from New Jersey.
Kirkland Chunk Chicken Breast: Fully Cooked Canned Chicken in Water
- Fully cooked, ready to eat — drain and serve straight from the can, or heat it in soups, casseroles, and skillet dishes
- Extra lean chicken breast — 60 calories, 13 g protein, 1 g fat, and 0 g carbohydrates per 1/4 cup (55 g) serving
- Simple ingredients — chicken breast meat, water, and flavoring (salt, modified corn starch, sodium phosphates, chicken broth, natural flavors); 190 mg sodium per serving
- 12.5 oz (354 g) can — about 7 oz drained weight and roughly 3.5 servings per can, in a recyclable metal can
- USDA inspected, product of USA — distributed by Costco Wholesale Corporation
- Pack options — Single can, Pack of 3, and Pack of 6 for meal prep and pantry stocking
How to Use
Open the can and press the lid to drain the water. Flake the chicken with a fork for chicken salad with mayonnaise, celery, and lemon, or stir it into chicken noodle soup, white bean chili, or tortilla soup during the last five minutes of cooking. It also works in pasta bakes, enchiladas, quesadillas, buffalo chicken dip, wraps, and grain bowls. Store unopened cans in a cool, dry pantry. After opening, transfer leftovers to a covered container and refrigerate for up to three days.
About Kirkland Signature
Kirkland Signature is the private label of Costco Wholesale Corporation, introduced in 1995 and covering groceries, household goods, and more. Its canned chunk chicken breast is a long-running pantry staple sold in Costco warehouses, valued for its lean nutrition and versatility in quick meals. Browse more pantry staples in our Canned & Packaged Food collection. Learn more at costco.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kirkland Chunk Chicken Breast contain allergens?
The ingredient list is chicken breast meat, water, and flavoring made of salt, modified corn starch, sodium phosphates, chicken broth, and natural flavors, with no milk, egg, wheat, soy, or nut ingredients declared. Anyone with a food allergy should still read the printed can label, since manufacturers can update recipes and facility statements between production runs.
How do I use and store Kirkland canned chicken breast?
Open the can, press the lid to drain the water, and flake the chunks with a fork. Use it cold in chicken salad, sandwiches, and wraps, or add it to soups, casseroles, tacos, and pasta in the last few minutes of cooking. Keep unopened cans in a cool, dry pantry; refrigerate leftovers covered for up to three days.
How much protein is in Kirkland Chunk Chicken Breast?
Each 1/4 cup (55 g) serving provides 13 g of protein with 60 calories, 1 g of fat, 0 g of carbohydrates, and 190 mg of sodium, according to the label. A 12.5 oz (354 g) can holds about 3.5 servings, roughly 7 oz of drained chicken, enough for lunch for two or a batch of chicken salad.
Where is Kirkland Signature Chunk Chicken Breast made?
Kirkland Signature Premium Chunk Chicken Breast is a product of the USA, USDA inspected, and distributed by Costco Wholesale Corporation. It comes in a recyclable 12.5 oz (354 g) metal can. Real Prime Deals ships every order from our New Jersey warehouse to US and Canadian customers, as a single can or in packs of 3 and 6.