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Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

An easy chicken parmesan sandwich made with just 5 ingredients. Crispy breaded chicken topped with marinara, melty mozzarella, and Parmesan on toasted rolls.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword chicken parm sandwich, chicken parm sub, chicken parmesan sandwich recipe, chicken parmesan sandwich sauce, what cheese for chicken parm sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 553kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 4 frozen breaded chicken patties (such as Just Bare, Tyson, or Perdue brand)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 sandwich rolls or hoagie rolls, split and toasted

Instructions

  • Bake the chicken: Arrange frozen chicken patties on a baking sheet. Bake according to package directions (typically 18-22 minutes at 400°F) until golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, cook in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes at 400°F.
  • Add sauce and cheese: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce over each chicken patty. Top each with about ¼ cup shredded mozzarella and 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan.
  • Broil: Switch oven to broil. Place chicken under the broiler for 1-3 minutes, watching closely, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Assemble: Place each cheesy chicken patty on a toasted roll. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Toast your bread while the chicken bakes for better flavor and texture. Toasted rolls hold up to the sauce without getting soggy.
  • Don't over-sauce. 2 tablespoons per patty is plenty. Too much marinara makes the sandwich soggy.
  • Cheese options: Shredded mozzarella is quickest, but sliced fresh mozzarella or provolone work great too.
  • Oven vs. air fryer: Both work well. Air fryer gives slightly crispier results and cooks faster.
  • Storage: Store leftover chicken (without bread) in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven for 8-10 minutes until crispy, then assemble on fresh toasted bread.
  • Scaling: This recipe easily scales up or down. Make as many or as few sandwiches as you need.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7.6g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1564mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 7.3g | Calcium: 374mg | Iron: 2.4mg