Description
Crispy baked chicken cutlets topped with rich marinara and melty mozzarella, served on toasted rolls for the ultimate comfort-food sandwich. These Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches are easy, family-friendly, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 French rolls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried basil.
- Press each chicken thigh or breast firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Flip chicken and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 170°F and juices run clear.
- Remove chicken from oven.
- Place mozzarella slices on the French rolls and toast in the oven until cheese melts and bread is lightly golden.
- Spread warm marinara sauce onto the toasted rolls.
- Add baked chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay extra juicy, but breasts work great too.
- For extra crispiness, place chicken on a wire rack over the baking sheet.
- Warm marinara before assembling to keep sandwiches hot and melty.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg