Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana Sandwich is an easy weeknight meal option that's ready in under 30 minutes!
Made with breaded crispy chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and smothered in mozzarella cheese.
Let me show you how to make this "meal for two" Chicken Cutlet Recipe.
I love using and adding chicken cutlets to my Weekly Meal Plan to help me get dinner on the table fast. Especially when both my husband and I have had a busy day with work.
Chicken cutlets are thin, so they cook fast. Which means on busy days I can usually get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana Sandwich is easy to make and delicious!
Table of Contents
- Family Favorite Chicken Recipes
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Step-by-Step Directions
- Cooking Instructions
- How to Make the Sandwiches
- Expert Tip
- Can I prepare Breaded Chicken ahead of Time?
- Before You Begin!
- What goes good with chicken Parmesan?
- Ready for more great recipes?
- 📖 Recipe Card
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Family Favorite Chicken Recipes
Discover easy and satisfying Baked Chicken Cutlet Recipes! Transform thin chicken cutlets into tender, flavorful meals with crispy breadcrumb coatings and savory toppings.
Experience the ultimate comfort food classic, Chicken Cutlets with Gravy, where juicy chicken meets a rich, homemade gravy for a hearty and delicious dinner.
Chicken cutlets can be purchased in your grocery store, but they are pricier than boneless skinless chicken breasts. They're also very easy to prepare in your own kitchen.
For detailed instructions with step-by-step photos, check out my post on how to get chicken cutlets thin so they cook fast.
If you're looking for more fast chicken recipes, check out all the other Family Favorite Chicken Recipes listed on the blog.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
4 Pieces Breading Trays SetMore InformationStainless-Steel Breading TraysMore InformationThe Pioneer Woman Baking DishMore InformationDigital Instant Read Meat Thermometer KitchenMore InformationMeat Tenderizer, Heavy Duty Hammer MalletMore Information
Main Ingredients Needed
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Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Dip the chicken cutlets one at a time in the beaten egg and then into the breadcrumbs. Make sure both sides of the chicken are covered in breadcrumbs. Then place on a baking tray while you get the cast iron skillet ready.
Cooking Instructions
Step 2: Heat oil in a heavy pan and add the chicken cutlets. Cook for approximately 5 minutes per side; they'll continue cooking in the oven so no need to check for complete doneness at this stage.
How to Make the Sandwiches
Step 3: On a parchment-lined baking tray, arrange both sliced rolls with one chicken cutlet on each bottom half. Spread a bit of butter on the top half of each roll.
Step 4: Top each chicken cutlet with 2-3 tablespoons of marinara sauce, followed by mozzarella cheese. Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the bread toasts.
Step 5: Let the Chicken Parmigiana sandwiches cool slightly, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve.
Expert Tip
Always use a Digital Meat Thermometer to check that the internal temperature of chicken is 165°
Can I prepare Breaded Chicken ahead of Time?
I like to double my recipe for Italian style breaded chicken cutlets. Then I'll flash freeze the baked chicken cutlets for about 30 minutes.
Next, wrap them individually in aluminum foil and place in a freezer-safe plastic bag or container to use at a later time. I can remove two baked chicken cutlets from the freezer and reheat to make this recipe for dinner or another one of my breaded
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What goes good with chicken Parmesan?
Pasta goes great with chicken Parmesan. For this chicken cutlet Parmigiana Sandwich, I served potato chips. Homemade potato or macaroni salad would be great as well.
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Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken cutlets pounded thin
- ⅓ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Italian style hard rolls
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Dip the chicken cutlets one at a time in the beaten egg and then into the breadcrumbs. Make sure both sides of the chicken are covered in breadcrumbs. Then place on a baking tray while you get the cast iron skillet ready.
- Heat the oil in a heavy pan and add the chicken cutlets to the hot oil. Allow them to cook in the oil for about 5 minutes on each side. Don't worry about checking to see if they're cooked all the way through at this point.
- They'll continue cooking in the oven as we bake the sandwiches.
- Place both rolls, sliced in half on a baking tray that's been lined with parchment paper. Then add one chicken cutlet to the bottom half of each roll. Spread the butter on the top half of each roll.
- Spread about 2 to 3 tablespoons of marinara sauce on top of each chicken cutlet followed by the mozzarella cheese.
- Place the tray in a preheated 425° oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted.
- Let the chicken cutlet Parmigiana sandwiches cool slightly and sprinkle with the freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
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