Chicken Parmesan Sub

The Chicken Parmesan Sub is the ultimate comfort sandwich, combining the crispiness of breaded chicken cutlets with the rich flavors of marinara sauce and melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Packed into a freshly toasted sub roll, this classic Italian-American-inspired dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty game-day snack. It’s warm, cheesy, saucy, and satisfying—everything you want in a handheld meal.

Whether you're making it for a family meal or preparing subs for a casual get-together, this recipe is easy to prepare and loaded with flavor. You can also customize the level of spice or use store-bought shortcuts to make it quicker. One bite, and it’ll become a regular in your meal rotation!

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced horizontally)
  
  

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
  

• 2 eggs (beaten)
  
  

• 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  
  

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  
  

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  
  

• 1 teaspoon onion powder
  
  

• ½ teaspoon salt
  
  

• ½ teaspoon black pepper
  
  

• 1 cup marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  
  

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  
  

• 4 hoagie or sub rolls (sliced and lightly toasted)
  
  

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
  
  

• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
  
  

Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken:
   
   

   • Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Pat them dry with paper towels.
     
     

2. Bread the Chicken:
   
   

   • Set up a dredging station with three bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in the third.
     
     

   • Coat each piece of chicken in flour, dip into the egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture until well coated.
     
     

3. Cook the Chicken:
   
   

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
     
     

   • Fry chicken for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
     
     

4. Assemble the Subs:
   
   

   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
     
     

   • Place cooked chicken cutlets inside the toasted sub rolls. Spoon marinara sauce generously over each cutlet, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
     
     

5. Melt the Cheese:
   
   

   • Arrange the subs on a baking tray and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
     
     

6. Serve:
   
   

   • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve warm with chips, fries, or a side salad.
     
     

Serving Size

• Makes 4 Chicken Parmesan Subs
  
  

• Serving Size: 1 sub
  
  

Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving)

• Calories: 620
  
  

• Protein: 40g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 45g
  
  

• Fat: 30g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 12g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 145mg
  
  

• Sodium: 1050mg
  
  

• Fiber: 3g
  
  

• Sugar: 6g