Description
This easy twist on Chicken Parmesan uses frozen chicken patties and Italian bread for a deliciously cheesy, crispy sandwich that’s ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 frozen breaded chicken patties (such as Tyson®)
- 2 tablespoons garlic butter (or to taste)
- 4 slices Italian bread
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (or to taste)
- Pinch of garlic salt (or to taste)
- 6 thin slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bake the Chicken Patties: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken patties on a baking sheet and bake until crispy and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Once cooked, cut each chicken patty in half lengthwise.
- Prepare the Marinara Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, mix marinara sauce, dried basil, and garlic salt. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute until warm. Stir well.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread garlic butter on one side of each bread slice. Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, into a skillet over medium heat. Layer with 2 slices of provolone cheese, 1 tablespoon marinara sauce, 2 halves of the chicken patty, 2 more tablespoons marinara sauce, another slice of provolone cheese, and the second slice of bread (butter side up).
- Grill the Sandwich: Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted. Repeat for the second sandwich.
- Serve with Parmesan Marinara: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over any remaining marinara sauce and serve alongside each sandwich for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
- Use fresh basil instead of dried for a brighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg