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Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches Recipe

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This Chicken Parmesan Sandwich recipe combines crispy, tender chicken breasts crusted with seasoned croutons, topped with rich marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, all layered inside warm, garlic-buttered hoagie rolls. Enhanced with a fresh pesto spread, these sandwiches are broiled to bubbly perfection, making a quick and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Coating

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Chicken Breasts (butterflied)
  • Seasoned Croutons (finely crushed for dredging)

Sandwich Assembly

  • Pesto (fresh or prepared)
  • Jarred Marinara Sauce of Choice
  • 8 Ounces Mozzarella Cheese (sliced)
  • Parmesan Cheese (for topping)
  • 4 Hoagie Rolls or French Baguettes
  • 1 Stick Unsalted Butter (softened, for bread)
  • Garlic Salt with Herbs (e.g., Johnny’s Garlic Spread from Costco)

Instructions

  1. Heat the Pan: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to a large pan. Heat the pan over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is hot but not smoking.
  2. Prepare Chicken Coating: While the pan heats, dredge both sides of each butterflied chicken breast in finely crushed seasoned croutons, pressing gently so the coating adheres.
  3. Cook Chicken: Place two chicken breasts in the pan. After 1 minute, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook another 5 to 7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Remove cooked chicken to a plate. Add more butter and oil to the pan and repeat with remaining chicken breasts. Set cooked chicken aside.
  4. Prep the Pesto: Meanwhile, prepare your pesto or have pre-made pesto ready for assembling the sandwiches.
  5. Toast the Bread: Butter the insides of the hoagie rolls or baguettes generously with softened butter and sprinkle with garlic salt. Place the bread open-faced on a baking sheet. Preheat your oven to the broil setting and toast the bread until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and set aside.
  6. Assemble the Sandwiches: Spoon a generous amount of marinara sauce onto the bottom half of each bread. Layer each with a cooked chicken breast, then cover the chicken with more marinara sauce. Top with slices of mozzarella cheese.
  7. Broil to Melt: Place the assembled sandwiches under the preheated broiler until the mozzarella cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  8. Final Toppings and Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the oven, sprinkle each with Parmesan cheese, and add a smear of pesto on top of the melted cheese to brighten the flavors. Close the sandwich with the top half of the bread and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken breasts are butterflied evenly for uniform cooking; thickness should be about 1/2 inch.
  • Cooking chicken to an internal temperature of 160°F is safe and results in juicy meat; if preferred, resting slightly after cooking will raise the temperature to 165°F.
  • You can substitute seasoned croutons with panko breadcrumbs seasoned with Italian herbs for a crispier texture.
  • If desired, add fresh basil leaves inside the sandwich for additional freshness.
  • Use a reliable food thermometer to check chicken doneness for precise results.
  • To avoid burning during broiling, monitor the sandwich closely as cheese melts quickly under the broiler.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Sandwiches
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/chicken-parmesan-sandwiches-recipe/