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Chicken Parmesan Sandwich is the perfect comfort food sandwich. It is great for lunch or dinner, and you can make this Italian Restaurant staple better and cheaper at home. Plus, you get to control the ingredients that go into your family’s meals.
The Chicken Parmesan Sandwich is so adaptable. You can make it with your favorite sauce, cheese and bread to truly make your family’s favorite recipe. There is just something so warm and satisfying about this delicious sandwich that you will be making them often.
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These hearty parmesan sandwiches are a real crowd pleaser. Everyone loves the combination of crispy chicken, tangy spicy sauce and ooey gooey, melty cheese.
- 30 Minute Meal: It truly is a quick and easy 30-minute meal.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge and so easy to assemble.
- Family Friendly: It is a no-brainer to make these for dinner and your whole family will be very happy.
- Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, low-cal or dairy free, etc.
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken Breast: Boneless, skinless, thin cutlets
- Panko: It adds a nice crunch, try one with Italian breadcrumbs, or add Italian seasoning to plain panko to make a delicious breadcrumb mixture
- Cheese: shredded Parmesan Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese
- Flour: For the breading station
- Eggs: You will need 2 large eggs, whisked
- Seasoning: Salt, pepper and garlic powder
- Buns: A nice hearty ciabatta roll or other crusty bread
- Pasta Sauce: Any jar sauce will do, make your own or get from your local Italian Restaurant
- Pesto Sauce: For an unexpected basil and garlic explosion of flavor
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- Parsley chopped
Equipment Needed for Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
- Baking Sheet
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Mixing Bowls
- Shallow Dishes
How to Make a Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
These are the basic steps for making chicken parm sandwiches. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition information.
STEP 1: PREP
Begin by preheating your oven and preparing 3 shallow dishes. One shallow dish with flour and seasoning, one with beaten eggs, and one with the panko breadcrumbs and parm cheese to create a breading station. Next, coat the chicken breasts in egg, then flour mixture, then panko and parmesan and place on baking sheet.
STEP 2: BAKE
Then bake for 20 minutes. Remove the breaded chicken breasts from oven and spoon pasta sauce on each filet then sprinkle on mozzarella cheese and bake 10 more minutes.
STEP 3: SPREAD
Finally, in a small bowl mix the mayo and the pesto and spread on one side of the bun. Spread the other side of the bun with the marinara sauce. Place a piece of chicken on the bottom bun and assemble.
Prep and Storage Tips for Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
You can make the chicken cutlets ahead of time and have them ready when you wish to make this sandwich. The cutlets will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store the chicken cutlets in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
It is great to make and freeze the chicken. It will last in the freezer for up to 6 months in an airtight container. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
When ready to assemble your chicken parmesan sandwiches, reheat in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you wish, you can use sugar free sauce and light cheese when you make these sandwiches. You can also use keto buns and/or gluten free rolls, flour and breadcrumbs if your diet requires.
Of course, you can use a vodka sauce or an alfredo sauce to make these sandwiches.
Indeed, it is easy to increase this chicken sandwich recipe by adjusting the recipe card below.
There is some debate about the origins of the name of this epic sandwich, however you can find out some thoughts here at The Story Behind Chicken Parmigiana (paesana.com).
Expert Tips for Making This Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Recipe
- Add Fresh Herbs: Top with fresh basil or parsley for a fresh taste.
- Short cut tip: Store bought sauce is great for this recipe, there is no need to make your own.
- Variation tip: Chicken parmesan slider can be made for a great party food or appetizer.
- Toast: For a crunchy sandwich toast the roll before you assemble.
- Alternate cooking method tip: The air fryer is another great way to make these sandwiches. Cook the cutlets at 375 degrees for roughly 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.
- Dietary consideration tip: Gluten free, low carb or low-calorie versions of the ingredients can be perfect for this recipe.
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Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Mixing Bowls
- Shallow Dishes
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , small thin cut
- 1 cup panko
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup flour
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 teaspoon each salt, pepper, garlic powder
- 4 ciabatta buns
- 1 cup pasta sauce, your favorite
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese , shreds
- ¼ cup pesto sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Use 3 shallow dishes for the chicken breading – 1 with whisked eggs, 1 with flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and 1 with panko and parmesan.
- Coat the chicken breasts in egg, then flour/seasonings, then panko and parmesan and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and spoon pasta sauce on each filet then sprinkle on mozzarella cheese and bake 10 more minutes.
- In a small bowl mix pesto and mayonnaise until well combined.
- Spread the pesto mayo on the bottom ciabatta buns.
- Spread pasta sauce on the top ciabatta buns.
- Place the chicken filets on the bottom bun then place the top bun on.
Expert Tips
- Add Fresh Herbs: Top with fresh basil or parsley for a fresh taste.
- Short cut tip: Store bought sauce is great for this recipe, there is no need to make your own.
- Variation tip: Chicken parmesan slider can be made for a great party food or appetizer.
- Toast: For a crunchy sandwich toast the roll before you assemble.
- Alternate cooking method tip: The air fryer is another great way to make these sandwiches. Cook the cutlets at 375 degrees for roughly 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.
- Dietary consideration tip: Gluten free, low carb or low-calorie versions of the ingredients can be perfect for this recipe.
Estimated Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided are estimates. To learn more about how I calculate this information go to www.itisakeeper.com/about-its-a-keeper/privacy-disclosure-policies/
This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.