Chicken Parmesan

What is it?

Breaded chicken patty, marinara sauce, and rigatoni pasta come packed in a microwaveable tray. The chicken sits under the sauce instead of a separate cutlet and breading layer, which is common in budget frozen meals like this one. Rigatoni is the pasta here, so it holds a little sauce in its ridges and tube shape. Banquet keeps the format simple, with a single-compartment tray and a compact portion that’s meant for quick heating. At about 320 calories, it’s a small frozen meal built around the classic chicken parm setup, just without the baked casserole structure you’d see in pricier versions.