By: Tanya Jolliffe, SparkPeople Blogger
9/7/2009 6:54 AM   :  91 comments   :  16,257 Views

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UPDATE: Boston Market is switching to lower-milk-fat neufchatel cheese from cream cheese in creamed spinach and reducing the amount of sodium used in all existing menu items, according to this article.

When Boston Market first started, the founders set out to make life easier for busy families by providing "fresh, delicious, home-style meals just like you would prepare and serve at home if you had the time." A rapid growth led to difficult times with the McDonald's Corporation purchasing the chain out of bankruptcy in 2000. Since that time, rebranding and rebuilding have taken place with over 650 company owned restaurants in 28 states throughout the U.S. The rebuilding and rebranding of Boston Market has led to not only delicious home-style entrees, sandwiches, and soups but also a full service catering service and frozen meal availability in many supermarkets.

In our ongoing Diet Friendly Dining series, we encourage you to aim for a complete meal that is 500 calories and 15-20 grams of fat or less. Boston Market provides several wonderful home style meals that can help you meet those guidelines while enjoying dinner away from home.

Best Lunch Choices

Half Turkey Boston Carver Sandwich with 4 oz Poultry Au Jus and Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Calories – 445
Fat – 15 grams
Sodium – 1510 mg
Carbohydrates – 51 grams
Protein – 31 grams

Half Chicken Boston Carver Sandwich with Caesar Side Salad (ordered without dressing) with a side order of Light Ranch Dressing
Calories – 485
Fat – 20.5 grams
Sodium – 1365 mg
Carbohydrates – 43 grams
Protein – 32 grams

Half Turkey Boston Carver Sandwich with Garlic new Potatoes
Calories – 490
Fat – 16 grams
Sodium – 970 mg
Carbohydrates – 56 grams
Protein – 28 grams

Best Dinner Choices

3-Piece Skinless Dark Rotisserie Chicken with Garlic Dill New Potatoes and Fresh Steamed Vegetables
Calories - 490
Fat – 16 grams
Sodium – 1170 mg
Carbohydrates – 32 grams
Protein – 50 grams

4 oz Roasted Turkey Breast with Plain Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
Calories – 480
Fat – 17 grams
Sodium – 1500 mg
Carbohydrates – 43 grams
Protein – 38 grams

One-Quarter Skinless White Rotisserie Chicken with Garlic Dill New Potatoes and Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad
Calories – 440
Fat – 7 grams
Sodium – 1030 mg
Carbohydrates – 40 grams
Protein – 54 grams

One-Quarter Skinless White Rotisserie Chicken with Green Beans and Cinnamon Apples
Calories – 510
Fat – 11 grams
Sodium – 1085 mg
Carbohydrates – 55 grams
Protein – 52 grams

4 oz Roasted Turkey Breast with Fresh Vegetable Stuffing and Hearty Chicken Noodle Side Soup
Calories – 510
Fat – 15.5 grams
Sodium – 1290 mg
Carbohydrates – 42 grams
Protein – 47 grams


Is Boston Market a casual dining restaurant you have visited before? What did you think about the food, service, and atmosphere? Is it a place you will try now?