If you’ve read my blog, you know I’m a big fan of Trader Joe’s ready-made meals. Whether it’s frozen pasta or the famous Mandarin Orange Chicken, I know I can always have a wholesome meal on the table no matter how busy I am.

In addition to their more well-known freezer meals, Trader Joe’s also has some fantastic ready-made meals in the refrigerated section. These tend to be entrees, like lasagna or chicken.

My favorite, by far, is the Chicken Piccata.

This is really an entree and not a full meal, though I won’t judge you if you eat it by itself. It comes with three large, breaded chicken breasts and a bag of lemony, tart piccata sauce with capers.

You simply heat up the chicken breasts in the oven and warm the sauce in hot water for a few minutes. Just like that, dinner is ready.

Just a note: There are instructions for heating it up in the microwave, and I’ve tried that so you don’t have to. The chicken breasts are much better when heated in the oven, and it takes no extra effort. You pop it on a sheet tray in the container it comes in, and 20 minutes later, they’re ready. It’s worth the time.

There are three large chicken breasts, but if you cut it in slices, there’s plenty for four people with a side of pasta and some salad.

This is a great meal, even if you have to provide the sides yourself. Do yourself a favor one weeknight and make this delicious Chicken Piccata.

Price: $6.49
Seasonal: No
Buy again: Yes