When it comes to a delicious weeknight meal, these Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches couldn’t be more tasty. Homemade in under an hour, the whole family will love them.

Chicken Parmesan is one of those recipes that I have always loved, fried chicken over pasta with cheese and marinara sauce. But how about taking it to another level.

These Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches are always a hit, they are homemade, breaded and fried. With a garlic toasted bread, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce, this will keep you drooling.

My kids constantly request this recipe almost monthly, we love it so much that I would make it weekly if I could. It is one of those recipes that just goes over well with everyone.

With easy ingredients and multiple serving options, it is absolutely hard to say no to. Double this recipe for a larger family, or scale it down to a smaller one.

If you are looking for a tasty dinner time meal, you need to look no further than these Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches. It will keep people wanting more.

Some of our other favorite sandwich recipes that we have on our site include: Pizza Grilled Cheese, Copycat Arby’s Beef and Cheddar and Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

These are ready in under an hour.
You can scale them up or down to serve as many as you’d like.
These are super filling and go with so many great sides.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM):

All-purpose flour
Garlic salt
Onion powder
Black pepper
Eggs
Water
Plain panko breadcrumbs
Parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning
Chicken cutlets
Oil for frying
Hoagie rolls
Unsalted butter
Garlic powder
Marinara sauce
Mozzarella cheese

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICHES, STEP BY STEP:

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, garlic salt, onion powder, and pepper, set aside.
In another medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs and the water, set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
To set up your breading station, place the chicken cutlets, flour bowl, egg bowl, and breadcrumb bowl next to each other. Then line a sheet pan with parchment paper and keep it nearby.
Place one chicken cutlet into the flour mixture and evenly coat it making sure to shake off any excess flour.
Next, dip the cutlet into the egg mixture to evenly coat it and allow any excess egg mixture to drip off.
Place the cutlet into the breadcrumb mixture and gently press the breadcrumbs in so they stick all over shaking off any excess breadcrumbs.
Place the breaded cutlet onto the prepared sheet pan and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
Once all of the chicken is breaded, add about ¼ inch of oil to a large skillet over medium heat. After doing that, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Once the oil is hot, fry the chicken in batches, making sure that they do not touch, for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. (you can check this with a kitchen thermometer).
Place the chicken on a paper towel-lined plate to soak up any of the excess oil.
Then, place the chicken on a wire rack over a sheet tray while you fry the remaining pieces (this helps the breading from getting soggy).
While you are frying the chicken, cut the hoagie rolls almost all the way in half lengthwise, carefully open them so they don’t split in half, and place them cut side up onto a large sheet pan.
In a small bowl, stir together the butter, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Spread the butter evenly inside of the hoagie rolls.
Place in the oven for 3 minutes to lightly toast the bread.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of the warm marinara sauce on both the top and bottom of the bread. Sprinkle half of the cheese on top of the bottom piece of bread.
Add a piece of chicken on top of the cheese and spread another 2 tablespoons of sauce on top of the chicken. Top with the remaining cheese. Gently close the sandwich as best you can.
Take a large piece of aluminum foil and spray it lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Wrap a sandwich with the foil loosely and place it back on the sheet pan, repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
Bake for an additional 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sandwich is warm throughout. Serve with the extra marinara on the side for dipping if desired.

WHAT ARE CHICKEN CUTLETS AND DO I HAVE TO USE THEM?

Chicken cutlets are chicken breasts that have been cut in half to make them thinner. You can choose to use chicken cutlets for this recipe, or you can use chicken breasts and cut them in half as well.

CAN I USE ANOTHER CHEESE?

Traditionally Chicken Parmesan uses mozzarella cheese. You can choose to use it in these Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches, otherwise you can use provolone as well.

If you’d like you can even mix mozzarella and provolone together to get a nice combination of flavor.

DO I HAVE TO USE JARRED MARINARA SAUCE?

No you do not, you can use a homemade recipe if you’d like. We use jarred as it is easier than making homemade. You can also use spaghetti sauce in a pinch if needed.

HOW TO STORE:

Place your sandwiches wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil in an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator where they will keep for up to 3 days.

To freeze, you can do the same method but place in a freezer container where they will keep for up to 3 months.

To defrost, remove from the freezer and into the refrigerator overnight until thawed. When ready to reheat, wrap back up in foil and place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees until warmed through.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

You can use white or wheat hoagie rolls.
Swap out the mozzarella for provolone if desired or use a mixture of the two.
You can use your own homemade marinara sauce if desired.
We use chicken cutlets for this recipe, but you can use chicken breasts as well and cut them in half.
If you cannot find panko breadcrumbs you can use plain but the texture might not be the same.
Make sure that your chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, check this with a kitchen thermometer.

Looking for that delicious weeknight meal that you will not be able to resist? Then you have to try these Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches, they are a family favorite.

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Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches