Description
This Chicken Parmesan Sandwich recipe features breaded and pan-fried chicken cutlets topped with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce, served on toasted sandwich rolls. It’s an easy, flavorful Italian-American dish perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Breading
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings and Bread
- 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese (or 1 cup shredded mozzarella)
- 4 sandwich rolls or hoagie buns
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped fresh basil (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). If needed, pound the chicken cutlets to an even thickness to ensure even cooking. Prepare three shallow bowls for a breading station: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Italian-style breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Bread the chicken: Dredge each chicken cutlet lightly in the flour to coat, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally press into the breadcrumb mixture to thoroughly coat each piece.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each chicken cutlet for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they develop a golden-brown crust and are cooked through. Transfer the cooked cutlets to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add toppings and bake: Spoon warm marinara sauce over each cutlet and top with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Toast the sandwich rolls if desired. Place each chicken cutlet on the bottom half of a roll. Spoon additional marinara sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped fresh basil if using. Top with the other half of the roll and serve hot.
Notes
- For a crispier sandwich, use toasted garlic buttered rolls instead of plain rolls.
- Add a handful of fresh arugula or spinach inside the sandwich for added flavor and texture.
- You can substitute mozzarella slices with shredded mozzarella for easier melting.
- This recipe works well with pre-made marinara sauce or homemade sauce for a fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
