High-Protein Costco Food Finds: Carne Asada, Grilled Chicken, Plant-Based Ramen

Oct 14 2026
Costco fans! Grab your membership cards, because we’ve tracked down some incredible protein-packed finds you don't want to miss. From ready-to-eat meats to nutritious shelf-stable noodles… We found them all while trying products for our latest podcast episode!



On The Street Foods Carne Asada Diced Beef Taco Shop Style

4 oz.: 190 calories, 10g total fat (3g sat. fat), 480mg sodium, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, <1g total sugars (<1g added sugars), 23g protein
WW Points® value 5*
You can never have too many great ready-to-eat proteins, and this one is definitely going into our rotation. The ingredients are clean and simple, and the flavor is juuuust right. Refrigerated, fully cooked, and ready to heat up and add to tacos, salads, and burrito bowls in minutes! Available in select Costco regions.



Columbus Craft Meats Flame Seared Chicken Breasts

1 breast: 120 calories, 2.5g total fat (1g sat. fat), 470mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g total sugars (0g added sugars), 24g protein
WW Points® value 2*
More into chicken than beef? Boy, do we have a find for you! This is some of the best precooked chicken we’ve ever tried. Fork-tender and tastes like it came right off the grill. (Tell your friends you grilled it yourself: We won’t tattle.) You get six fully cooked chicken breasts in the Costco pack, ready to heat and serve. Columbus is best known for its charcuterie and deli meats, but its chicken game is clearly on point. Find it at select Costco stores and supermarkets.



Verv Chick’n Flavored Instant Ramen

1 cup: 240 calories, 3.5g total fat (0g sat. fat), 970mg sodium, 38g carbs, 4g fiber, 5g total sugars (3g added sugars), 15g protein
WW Points® value 6*
For those of you waiting patiently for a non-meat option, congratulations! Your reward is this absolutely wonderful instant ramen that’s 100% plant based AND gluten free. We spotted the company's founder at a booth in our local Costco, which led us to try his better-for-you take on the classic. The broth is incredible: It doesn’t taste overly salty, and it’s boosted with pea protein. The ramen also comes in Miso and Spicy Miso flavors. It just recently hit Southern California Costco locations, but it's also available in limited supply on Amazon!



Great Meal-Starter Finds and More!

The Costco Fall Haul 2026 Episode

You need to listen to this episode before your next trip to Costco! Lisa, Jamie & Mikey found some serious winners beyond today’s featured products. Tune in (via audio or video) as they taste their way through...

⭑ the latest must-try dish from Chef Hak
⭑ a heat & eat find that tastes like Grandma’s pot roast
⭑ sweet & chewy butter mochi bars
… and so much more!



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Chew on this:

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