Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Parmesan Sandwich featuring crispy chicken cutlets, melted mozzarella, savory marinara sauce, and optional pesto, all served on toasted French rolls. Perfect for a comforting meal in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Sandwich Ingredients
- 6 (4-inch) French steak rolls or white sub rolls
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Garlic powder, to taste
- 1 batch chicken cutlets (prepared according to recipe)
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese (or enough to cover chicken cutlets)
- Rao’s marinara sauce, as needed
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Basil pesto (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cook the chicken cutlets following the referenced recipe until they are golden and cooked through.
- Broil Buns: Adjust the oven rack 8 inches below the broiler and preheat the broiler on high. Slice the rolls in half and place the cut sides up on a foil-lined baking sheet. Spread softened butter on the inside of each roll and lightly sprinkle with garlic powder. Broil for about 45 seconds to 1 minute until golden and crisp, then remove and let cool slightly. Remove the top buns from the baking sheet and set aside.
- Toast Bread: Spread a generous layer of marinara sauce on the bottom halves of the buns. Cut chicken cutlets lengthwise if necessary to fit the buns, then place them on top of the sauce.
- Add Cheese: Place slices of mozzarella on top of each chicken cutlet. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella if desired.
- Broil Again: Return the open-faced sandwiches (bottom halves only) to the broiler and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning. When removed from the oven, add a little more marinara sauce on top of the melted cheese.
- Finish and Serve: Spread basil pesto on the top halves of the buns if using. Close the sandwiches gently and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- See linked chicken cutlet recipe for detailed cooking instructions.
- Freshly grated Parmesan is optional but adds an authentic touch and extra flavor.
- Basil pesto adds a wonderful herbal note and can be omitted or substituted as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
