Crispy Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches served with Rao’s Homemade® Fusilli Pasta Salad

Some meals just know how to make everybody happy. Crispy chicken, melty mozzarella, fresh basil and a generous spoonful of Rao’s Homemade® Marinara tucked into a toasted Italian roll? Say less!

For this Rao’s Homemade® partnership, I’m turning classic Chicken Parmesan into a crispy, saucy sandwich situation, served alongside a fresh fusilli pasta salad loaded with feta, crunchy vegetables and pepperoncini. It’s the kind of meal that feels a little special without asking you to make dinner complicated.

And honestly, when the sauce is already made with what it needs, there’s no need to overthink it. Rao’s Homemade® Marinara brings the slow-crafted tomato flavor that makes this crispy chicken sandwich the star of the plate.

 

Crispy Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Ingredients

• 1 (24 oz) jar Rao’s Homemade® Marinara
• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 
• All purpose flour
• Eggs
• Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Garlic powder
• Italian seasoning
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Neutral oil, for frying
• Fresh mozzarella
• Fresh basil
• Italian rolls or ciabatta rolls

Chicken Parmesan Preparation

1. Slice or pound the chicken breasts into evenly sized cutlets.
2. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
3. Prepare a breading station with flour, beaten eggs and Italian seasoned breadcrumbs combined with grated Parmesan.
4. Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, followed by egg, then the breadcrumb  mixture.
5. Fry the chicken in neutral oil until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Transfer the crispy chicken to a baking sheet.
7. Pour Rao’s Homemade® Marinara directly from the jar over the chicken.
8. Top the chicken with fresh mozzarella and Parmesan.
9. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
10. Toast the Italian rolls or ciabatta.
11. Assemble the sandwiches with the Chicken Parmesan, additional Rao’s Homemade® Marinara as appropriate and fresh basil.

 

Rao’s Homemade® Fusilli Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• Rao’s Homemade® Fusilli
• Feta cheese, crumbled
• English cucumber, diced
• Bell pepper, diced
• Pepperoncini, sliced
• Cherry tomatoes, quartered
• Fresh basil, chopped
• Parmesan cheese, optional
• Italian dressing or homemade Italian style vinaigrette
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

 

Fusilli Pasta Salad Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
2. Drain the pasta and allow it to cool.
3. Add the cooled fusilli to a large bowl.
4. Add the diced English cucumber, bell pepper, sliced pepperoncini, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and crumbled feta.
5. Drizzle with the Italian dressing and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

And there you have it. Crispy Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches with Rao’s Homemade® Marinara and a fresh fusilli pasta salad on the side. The chicken is crispy, the mozzarella is bubbly, the basil is fresh and that marinara does exactly what it came to do. Make it for your family, make it for friends or just make the whole thing because you felt like having a really good sandwich.

Save this recipe, grab your Rao’s Homemade® Marinara and make dinner a little more special tonight.