Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

These Homemade Baked Chicken Patties are an easy, healthier alternative to fried chicken.

Made with seasoned ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, Italian breadcrumbs, and simple pantry ingredients, they're baked until crispy, golden and tender.

They're versatile enough to serve as burgers, top with gravy, slice over salads, or transform into irresistible Chicken Parmesan sandwiches.

Our chicken parmesan sandwich is filled with our favorite recipe for breaded chicken parmigiana, smothered in tomato sauce, topped with melted provolone and mozzarella cheeses.

The topping suggestions are all simplified and can change a plain sandwich to gourmet.

The best part about this recipe, besides being super easy, they can be served plain, in submarine rolls, ciabatta bread, or even on top of rice or pasta.

Why You Will Love These Chicken Italian-American Foods

• Ready in about 30 minutes
• Crispy baked chicken with no frying
• Classic Chicken Parmesan flavors
• Family-friendly and budget-friendly
• Great for lunch or dinner Easy enough for weeknights
• This style of chicken was developed by Italian immigrants in the 1950s.
• Here in America, and their idea was to substitute chicken with a well-known Eggplant Parmesan dish popular in Campania, Sicily, in Italy.
• Your recipes can be adapted to using all store-bought ingredients for a quick weeknight meal or make everything homemade from scratch, starting with my original Chicken Parmesan recipe.

Chicken Parmesan Submarine Topping Ideas

• Sautéed mushrooms
• Roasted red peppers, banana peppers, hot peppers
•  Fresh spinach
• Sliced fresh mozzarella
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• Olives
• Shredded lettuce
• Tomato
• Caramelized onions
• Crispy pepperoni

Tips and Combination Suggestions

• Toasted rolls with garlic, grated cheese, and olive oil make the best sandwiches.
• Broil the top for a crispy cheese
• Use cooked, breaded, grilled, or rotisserie chicken for your filling
• Any deli chicken can be substituted for this sandwich
• Top with crispy bacon, tomato, and lettuce if desired
• For leftovers, wrap in for and heat for a hot sandwich
• Keep your favorite jarred sauce on hand for fast weeknight meals
• Chicken patties, tenders, and even nuggets can be used 
• The cheeses we use is extra sharp cheddar, try pepper jack, swiss, blue cheese crumbles, gouda, Havarti, provolone, mozzarella, or whatever kind you prefer
• Add roasted garlic to the sandwich or sautéed onions and mushrooms
• Pepperoni, jarred meat sauce, and shredded mozzarella are also nice additions on top to the chicken
• Sausage, peppers, onions, marinara sauce, and mozzarella are another combination to add on the chicken 

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Easy Homemade Chicken Burgers/Patties

There are so many possibilities with how to make this easy meal from all made from the homemade sauce, chicken cutlets to all store-bought dinners.

This recipe produces moist, flavorful patties that are sturdy enough for sandwiches while remaining tender and juicy inside—the perfect base for a homemade Chicken Parmesan sub or a simple chicken burger.

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Yield: 8

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Chicken Parmesan Subs

Here is the classic Chicken Parmesan sub made from scratch or all store-bought ingredients. You choose what's best for your busy lifestyle for quick and easy meals.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground chicken
• 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing or spraying)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the patties tender.
5. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1/2-inch thick.
6. Arrange the patties on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
7. Lightly brush or spray both sides with olive oil to help them brown.
8. Bake flipping once until crispy, between 30 and 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
9. For an extra crispy finish, broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
10. Alternative Chicken Ideas:
11. Breaded Chicken tenders, Chicken Cutlets, Chicken Patties, Chicken Fingers(you get the idea, any breaded chicken, whatever you like, homemade or frozen cooked) or grilled chicken
12. Sub rolls ( or use homemade hoagie rolls, hard rolls, French bread, Italian bread, Ciabatta bread, Homemade bread, or whatever you prefer you have on hand)
13. Assembly:
14. Place the chicken on a roll.
15. Add sliced whole milk mozzarella, non-smoked provolone, Havarti, white cheddar, or whatever else you like
16. Top with Homemade marinara sauce or your favorite jarred sauce
17. Sprinkle with minced fresh minced garlic or garlic powder, and Pecorino Romano blended with Parmesan grated cheese
18. Drizzle with a little olive oil.
19. Optional: Sprinkle with dried oregano, basil, parsley, black pepper, or another spice you like for the bread.
20. Wrap in foil and bake until cheese melts, or broil for 1 minute.

Notes

Suggestions and Tips:

• Toasted rolls with garlic, grated cheese, and olive oil make the best sandwiches.
• Broil the top for a crispy cheese
• Use cooked breaded, grilled, or rotisserie chicken for your filling
• Any deli chicken can be used for a mock style sandwich
• Top with crispy bacon, tomato, lettuce if desired
• For leftovers wrap in for and heat for a hot sandwich
• Keep your favorite jarred sauce on hand for fast weeknight meals
• Chicken patties, tenders, and even nuggets can be used 
• The cheeses we use is extra sharp cheddar, try pepper jack, swiss, blue cheese crumbles, gouda, Havarti, provolone, mozzarella, or whatever kind you prefer
• Add roasted garlic on the sandwich or sauteed onions and mushrooms
• Pepperoni jarred meat sauce and shredded mozzarella are also nice additions on top to the chicken
• Sausage, peppers, onions, marinara sauce, and mozzarella are another combination to add on the chicken 

Chicken Parmesan Submarine Topping Ideas

• Sautéed mushrooms
• Roasted red peppers, banana peppers, hot peppers
•  Fresh spinach
• Sliced fresh mozzarella
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• Olives
• Shredded lettuce
• Tomato
• Caramelized onions
• Crispy pepperoni

Nutrition Facts

Calories

575.80

Fat (grams)

39.40 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

12.26 g

Carbs (grams)

26.49 g

Net carbs

14.96 g

Sugar (grams)

12.08 g

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Disclosure: This recipe was originally shared in 2013. It was edited with new photos and re-published in 2025.