Chicken Parmesan with Rao's Marinara (Costco Ingredients)
Classic chicken Parmesan made with Rao's Homemade Marinara from Costco — crispy breaded chicken, rich tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella that's worth every minute of the 40-minute cook time.
Chicken Parmesan with Rao's Marinara (Costco Ingredients)
Quick Answer
Bread Kirkland chicken breasts in seasoned flour, egg, and panko-Parmesan, pan-fry, top with Rao's marinara and mozzarella, and bake at 400°F until cheese is bubbling. Ready in 45 minutes; serves 4.
Chicken Parmesan is one of the most satisfying Italian-American dishes, and the quality of the marinara makes a dramatic difference. Rao's Homemade from Costco eliminates the need for hours of sauce prep — its slow-cooked depth tastes like something your nonna made, not something that came from a jar. Pair it with crispy, properly breaded chicken and the result is genuinely restaurant-quality.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- 2
Set up a breading station: flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in a second, and breadcrumbs mixed with half the Parmesan and Italian seasoning in a third.
- 3
Dredge each breast in flour (shake off excess), dip in egg, then press firmly into breadcrumb mixture to coat.
- 4
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Do not crowd the pan.
- 5
Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of Rao's marinara over each breast. Top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
- 6
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- 7
Rest for 3 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil. Serve over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the extra sauce.
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