Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich is next-level delicious. Crispy garlic-butter rolls, gooey cheese, and a layer of pesto take it over the top!
Servings: 6 mini (4-inch) sandwiches
Cost: $13.67
Equipment
- Rimmed sheet pan
Ingredients
- 6 (4-inch) French steak rolls or white sub rolls
- Unsalted butter softened
- Garlic powder
- 1 batch chicken cutlets (<- click the link for the recipe), see note 1
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese or enough to cover the chicken
- Rao's marinara sauce
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional, see note 2
- Basil pesto optional, see note 3
Instructions
- Cook the chicken cutlets according to the linked recipe above.
- Adjust the oven rack to 8 inches below the broiler and preheat broiler to high. Slice rolls in half and place cut-side up on a foil-lined baking sheet. Spread softened butter on the roll insides and lightly sprinkle with garlic powder. Broil until golden and crisp, about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Remove and let cool slightly. Take top buns off the sheet pan and set aside.
- Spread marinara sauce on the bottom buns. Cut chicken cutlets in half lengthwise as needed to fit the bread, then place them on top.
- Top the chicken with thin slices of mozzarella. Grate Parmesan on top, if using.
- Return the open-faced sandwiches (bottom halves only) to the broiler. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbling; about 2 minutes. Watch closely. Right out of the oven, add some more marinara on top of the cheese.
- Spread pesto on the top buns, if using. Close sandwiches and press gently. Serve right away.
Video
Notes
Note 1: If you're in a hurry, use store-bought crispy chicken strips instead.
Note 2: I grab a block of Parmesan and grate it with a microplane for the best texture!
Note 3: Use a high-quality store-bought pesto or homemade. I like Rana’s basil pesto best for store-bought.
Storage: Serve immediately after broiling; that’s when everything is hot, melty, and at its best!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 1mg