
Rao's Entrees, Chicken Parmesan
What You Should Know
Rao's Entrees Chicken Parmesan is presented as a premium, ready-to-heat Italian-American meal designed for the freezer aisle, typically shelved with other frozen entrees, family-style pastas, and convenience dinners near sauces and frozen vegetables. Shoppers pulling a boxed tray from a cold case will recognize the heritage messaging and the familiar Rao's logo that leans on an old-world, artisanal story. This entrée suits busy weeknight dinners, last-minute family meals, and easy entertaining when you want a restaurant-style dish without the wait. It also fits into stocking up for a cozy movie night or an uncomplicated Sunday meal-prep option. Brand positioning leans on authenticity and tradition — a century-old origin story, home-cooked Italian appeal, and premium ingredients like olive oil and multiple cheeses; the target demographic is time-pressed adults who will pay a bit more for perceived quality and familiar Italian comfort food. Label characteristics include heritage and authenticity cues, informal health halos such as olive oil and simple ingredient names, and no organic certification or explicit kid-targeted branding. Processing context: this is a manufactured ready-made meal that has been prepared, assembled, and packaged for long shelf life and reheating. Sensory details emphasize lightly breaded chicken with a crisp-to-tender contrast, warm marinara-sauced spaghetti, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan for savory richness; textures range from crunchy edges to soft pasta, with a saucy, aromatic garlic-and-herb profile. Packaging is a boxed, oven- or microwave-safe tray with reheating instructions, encouraging a ritual of sliding a tray into the oven for a straightforward, comforting finish.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Italian, Tomatoes,, Chicken, Breast,, Pasta, (Durum, Semolina),, Water,, Breadcrumbs, (Wheat, Flour,, Salt,, Yeast),, Olive, Oil,, Mozzarella, (Pasteurized, Part, Skim, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Egg,, Soy, Oil,, Onions,, Parmesan, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Part, Skim, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour),, Salt,, Romano, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Garlic,, Spices..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This is an industrially prepared ready-to-heat frozen meal composed of multiple processed components (breaded fried chicken, pre-cooked pasta, sauces, and cheeses) and assembled for convenience, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.
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Common Questions about Rao's Entrees, Chicken Parmesan
The Chicken Parmesan has a decent protein punch with 19 grams per serving, making it a filling option for a quick meal. However, it does have 640 mg of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to balance it out with some fresh veggies on the side. Overall, it’s a tasty comfort food, but like anything, moderation is key!
