Chicken Parm Sub

In the time it takes to pick up take out and bring it home, you can have warm chicken Parmesan sandwiches ready for your family to enjoy. Serve with a green salad.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Course lunch/dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 2242.2 kcal

Equipment

1 Baking Pan For cooking chicken fillets
1 Baking Sheet For warming garlic bread and final sandwich bake
1 Tongs For flipping chicken and handling hot items
1 Chef's knife For slicing garlic bread and basil
1 Measuring Spoons For Parmesan cheese and sauce

Ingredients

Main

cooking spray
4 frozen breaded chicken breast fillets
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 16 ounce package frozen garlic bread, thawed
1 cup tomato sauce or marinara sauce
4 slices provolone cheese
12 fresh basil leaves or to taste
aluminum foil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking pan with vegetable oil spray.
Place frozen chicken fillets on the prepared pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn chicken, sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese on each fillet, and bake until crispy, an additional 10 to 12 minutes.
Slice garlic bread into 4 equal portions. Open each portion and place garlic side up on a baking sheet. Warm garlic bread in the oven about 5 minutes.
To assemble the sandwiches, place a chicken fillet on a piece of garlic bread, spoon 1/4 cup tomato sauce or marinara sauce on top of the chicken, and lay a slice of provolone on top of the sauce. Place 3 basil leaves, or more to taste, on each sandwich, and top with the other half.
Wrap each sandwich in foil and return to the oven until the cheese is melted, 5 to 8 minutes. Unwrap and serve warm.

Notes

To achieve optimal crispness for your chicken, ensure the oven is fully preheated and consider baking directly on a wire rack set within your baking pan for better air circulation. A quick broil for 1-2 minutes at the very end, after unwrapping the sandwiches, can create a beautifully browned and bubbly provolone cheese top, but watch carefully to prevent burning. To prevent soggy garlic bread, lightly toast the cut sides of the bread before assembling the sandwiches. For enhanced flavor, warm your marinara sauce gently with a pinch of fresh oregano or a bay leaf before spooning it over the chicken.