Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Name: Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs); 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh is best); 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed in hand; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt & pepper; 1 large egg; 3 (approx. 8 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, plus more for optional dipping; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or one 8 ounce ball of fresh mozzarella); 6 hoagie rolls, split; Optional for serving: fresh basil leaves

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By: Rachel TiemeyerPosted: 6/7/23Updated: 9/20/23

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Take a classic Italian dish to a whole new level by turning it into this cheesy, saucy Chicken Parmesan Sandwich. An easy, comforting, and fun recipe!

Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches cut in half on baking sheet

Table of Contents

Ingredients

Here is what you’ll need to make this easy-peasy recipe. You probably have many of the ingredients already!

Plain dry breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Grated Parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning, crushed in hand
Garlic powder
Salt & pepper
Large egg
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (here’s where we get ours from)
Marinara sauce
Shredded or fresh mozzarella cheese
6 hoagie rolls, split
Optional for serving: fresh basil leaves

Ingredients laid out for Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

How to Make a Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Prep

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil that’s sprayed with cooking spray.

Set Up Breading Stations

In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a second dish, whisk together the egg and a splash of water.

Bread Crumbs, seasonings, and grated parmesan cheese in bowl for breading chicken breasts for Baked Parmesan Chicken

raw egg in bowl with fork to be whisked for coating chicken breasts for Baked Chicken Parmesan

Slice Chicken Cutlets

On a cutting board, slice chicken in half lengthwise, resulting in 6 thinner chicken breasts. Season the front and back of each chicken breast with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Raw chicken breast on cutting board with knife having been sliced in half lengthwise

Bread Cutlets

Dip chicken breasts, one at a time, in egg mixture, turning to coat. Allow excess to drip off. Then dip chicken pieces in breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat. Press the mixture onto the chicken so it sticks. Place breaded chicken on the sheet pan. (Freezing instructions begin here.)

Bake

Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the thickest piece registers close to 160°F internally with a meat thermometer.

Add Toppings

Top each chicken breast with about 1/4 cup of marinara sauce (enough to mostly cover the piece). Then, sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese (or two pieces of fresh mozzarella) over the top of each piece, as well. Put chicken back in the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Breaded Chicken Breasts on baking sheet with marinara for Baked Chicken Parmesan

Breaded Chicken Breasts on baking sheet with marinara and fresh mozzarella for Baked Chicken Parmesan

Broil Rolls

Preheat broiler to high with oven rack in center position. Place rolls, cut sides up, on another large rimmed baking sheet. Broil until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds.

Build Sandwiches

Place one Chicken Parmesan cutlet on each bottom roll, top with optional fresh basil leaves, and pop the top on. Serve with a ramekin of warm marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

Close up of Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches on Baking sheet

What to Serve With Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

Try one or a few of these simple sides along with these delicious sandwiches.

Oven Baked Steak Fries

Cranberry Spinach Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing

Oven Roasted Broccoli

stirring fruit salad together after adding dressing

Classic Fruit Salad

Tip: Freeze a Batch for Later

I know, I know. As “freezer meal evangelists”, we sound like a broken record around here. But…if you’re already dragging out the equipment, buying the groceries, and making the mess…you might as well make two batches. Enjoy one for dinner and freeze the other for another night. Here’s how:

Freeze For Later: Bread the chicken cutlets according to the recipe. Place breaded chicken in single layers in a freezer container or flat gallon-sized bag. Divide layers with parchment paper. Seal tightly and freeze. Freeze alongside a bag of shredded mozzarella cheese and 6 hoagie Rrolls.

Prepare From Frozen: Thaw chicken completely in the refrigerator overnight. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bake and build the sandwich according to the recipe.

chicken parmesan casserole in a glass baking dish

More Chicken Parmesan-Inspired Recipes

If you couldn’t tell already, we have a thing for Chicken Parmesan Recipes. Here are a few variations of this classic recipe:

I mean, can you blame us for coming up with all sorts of ways to combine the delicious flavors of breaded chicken, marinara, and cheese? I think not.

Photos and video by Whitney Reist of Sweet Cayenne.

Rachel Tiemeyer

As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!