Description
Lazy chicken parmesan delivers comfort on a plate with melted cheese and crispy chicken tucked between golden bread slices. Your quick dinner solution combines classic Italian-American flavors into one seriously satisfying sandwich that comes together faster than you can order takeout.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 frozen breaded chicken patties
- 4 slices Italian bread
- 6 thin slices provolone cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 pinch garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic butter
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in center position. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 2 frozen chicken patties on baking sheet and cook exactly 20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove chicken from oven. Let patties cool 2-3 minutes, then slice each horizontally into two even halves.
- Take 4 bread slices and spread 2 tablespoons garlic butter evenly across one side of each slice.
- Mix 1 cup marinara sauce with ½ teaspoon dried basil and 1 pinch garlic salt in microwave-safe bowl. Heat 45 seconds, then stir thoroughly.
- Place cold skillet on counter. Position first bread slice butter-side down, creating sandwich foundation.
- Layer 2 thin provolone cheese slices directly onto bread surface.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon warm marinara sauce over cheese, spreading gently.
- Arrange 2 chicken halves across sauce layer.
- Pour additional 2 tablespoons marinara sauce over chicken pieces.
- Top with final provolone slice and second bread slice, butter-side facing upward.
- Heat skillet to medium temperature. Cook sandwich 2-3 minutes until bottom turns deep golden brown.
- Carefully flip sandwich. Press gently with spatula. Cook opposite side 2-3 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Repeat entire process for second sandwich.
- Warm remaining marinara sauce. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese into sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Store any leftover chicken patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for quick future sandwiches.
- Select a sturdy bread like sourdough or thick-cut white bread to prevent soggy sandwich bottoms.
- Gently press the sandwich while grilling to help cheese melt evenly and create a crispy, golden exterior.
- For a lighter version, swap regular bread with whole wheat and use reduced-fat cheese options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 26-27 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 940 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1740 mg
- Fat: 58 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg