Breaded crispy chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and smothered in mozzarella cheese. Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana Sandwich is an easy weeknight meal option that's ready in under 30 minutes! 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!
If you're looking for fast chicken recipes, check out these other Family Favorite Chicken Recipes:
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.
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- Digital Meat Thermometer - use this to make sure the chicken is fully cooked.
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Main Ingredients Needed
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
- Chicken Cutlets; pounded thin
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs
- Marinara sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian style hard rolls
- Vegetable oil
- Butter
Cooking Tip: Always use a Digital Meat Thermometer to check that the internal temperature of chicken is 165°
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Cutlets
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.
Step 2: Cooking Instructions
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.
Step 3: Make 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 a little 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 then sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
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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FREQUENTLY ASKED RECIPE QUESTIONS
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
Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana Sandwich - Breaded crispy chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and smothered in mozzarella cheese is an easy weeknight meal option that's ready in under 30 minutes!
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.
Notes
Always use a Digital Meat Thermometer to check that the internal temperature of chicken is 165°
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 902Total Fat: 52gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 348mgSodium: 1194mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 71g
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