Easy Chicken Parm Sandwich Recipe

chicken parm sandwiches on cutting board.

5 from 1 vote

Easy Chicken Parm Sandwich Recipe

This Chicken Parm Sandwich Recipe is delicious and comforting, and super easy to whip up for dinner, even on a busy weeknight. These babies combine crispy chicken cutlets, melty cheese, and your favorite marinara sauce all in one delicious sandwich. Perfect for when you crave that classic chicken parmigiana flavor but want it in a handheld version. The best part? It's super easy to make right at home!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, maind, sandwich

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 1123kcal

Author: Sarah Jenkins

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs chicken breast cut or pounded to a ¼ inch thickness and divided into 4-6 portions
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup flour
3 large eggs beaten
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
4 tablespoon olive oil
2 cup pasta sauce (tomato basil or marinara are good options)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
fresh basil leaves torn
1 loaf French bread

Instructions

If you’re starting with thick cuts of chicken, you'll need to pound them into ¼ inch cutlets. Place the chicken between two pieces of parchment paper on a cutting board and use a kitchen mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken to about a ¼ inch thickness. Season the chicken on both sides with the salt and pepper.
Place the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in three separate shallow bowls. Ensure the bowls are large enough for you to dip the chicken breasts into easily. Dip each chicken breast first into the flour, then the eggs, then the panko mixture, then set aside. Repeat with all chicken pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cutlets to the pan and fry until golden brown on each side (about 4-5 minutes per side).
In a separate pot, warm the pasta sauce. Add the chicken pieces to the sauce. Turn on your broiler.
Assemble your sandwiches. Slice the French bread in half lengthwise, then slice into four separate portions.
Add a piece of chicken to each sandwich, and spoon some of the sauce over the top. Sprinkle each sandwich with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
Place all sandwiches open-faced on a large baking tray and broil for 4-5 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
Remove the sandwiches from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil. Add the top slice of bread to the sandwiches and serve.

Notes

These sandwiches are best served fresh.
If you have leftovers, store the chicken and sauce separately in the fridge if possible. Then use them later for new sandwiches or add some pasta for a new meal! If you have leftover sandwiches store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat on a baking tray in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is warm.

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