Best 8 Chicken Parmesan Heros Recipes

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Chicken parmesan hero, a classic Italian-American sandwich, is a delicious combination of crispy chicken, melted cheese, and tangy tomato sauce, all nestled in a soft and fluffy hero roll. This hearty and flavorful sandwich is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

This article offers three tempting variations on the classic chicken parmesan hero recipe. The first recipe features traditional chicken parmesan, made with breaded and fried chicken cutlets, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. The second recipe takes a healthier approach, using grilled chicken breast instead of fried chicken, and a lightened-up marinara sauce made with fresh tomatoes and herbs. The third recipe is a vegetarian twist on the classic, featuring roasted eggplant instead of chicken, and a creamy pesto sauce instead of marinara.

No matter which recipe you choose, you'll end up with a delicious and satisfying chicken parmesan hero that's sure to please everyone at the table. So grab your favorite hero rolls and let's get started!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST CHICKEN PARMESAN



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Chicken Parmesan should have, well, Parmesan. So we not only topped ours with it, we added it to the crust for even more flavor and texture. For the coating, we prefer to start with plain breadcrumbs and enhance them with our favorite flavors. And our very simple, classic Italian-American tomato sauce has a bright and tomato-y flavor that cuts through the richness of the chicken and pasta.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Two 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes
3 sprigs basil, plus torn leaves for serving
8 ounces whole milk mozzarella, shredded
12 ounces spaghetti

Steps:

  • Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Line another rimmed baking sheet with foil. Cut two 12-inch sheets of plastic wrap.
  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, making 4 roughly equal pieces; they should look like large chicken tenders. Place one sheet of plastic on a clean cutting board. Put one chicken piece in the center of the plastic and top with the other sheet of plastic. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken, one piece at a time. Liberally sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Put the flour in a pie plate and dredge the chicken 1 piece at a time, turning to coat and packing the flour into the crevices. Shake to remove any excess and return to the rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Whisk the breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk the milk and egg in a medium bowl until combined. Dip the dredged chicken into the milk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then pack the seasoned breadcrumbs firmly onto the chicken. Very gently
  • shake off any excess and return to the rack. Refrigerate uncovered at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat 1/3 cup of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook until very fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, basil and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the tomatoes are very tender and the liquid has reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Smash the tomatoes with a potato masher until almost smooth; it's ok if it's a little chunky. Season with salt.
  • Heat the remaining 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cutlets and cook until the coating is golden brown, about 1 minute per side; the chicken will not be cooked through. Transfer to the foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer 3 inches apart. Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
  • Arrange an oven rack directly under the broiler and preheat to high. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 3 inches apart. Top each cutlet with 2/3 cup of the sauce and spread evenly to coat. Sprinkle each cutlet with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Broil until the cheese melts and starts to brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and transfer to the remaining sauce. Gently stir until the sauce coats the pasta. Transfer the spaghetti to a serving dish and top with the chicken. Sprinkle with more Parmesan and serve with torn basil.

CHICKEN PARMESAN



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A classic Italian-American Parmesan - a casserole of fried, breaded meat or eggplant covered with tomato sauce and molten cheese - is all about balance. You need a bracing a tomato sauce to cut out the fried richness, while a milky, mild mozzarella rounds out the Parmesan's tang. Baked until brown-edged and bubbling, it's classic comfort food - hearty, gooey and satisfying. Although chicken or veal cutlets are the standard, boneless, skinless chicken thighs make a more flavorful alternative. Pork or turkey cutlets work nicely here, too.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, casseroles, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, turkey or pork cutlets (or use chicken thighs for even more flavor)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
2 to 3 cups panko bread crumbs, as needed
Kosher salt, as needed
Black pepper, as needed
Olive oil, for frying
5 cups Simple Tomato Sauce (see recipe)
1 cup finely grated Parmesan, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-sized pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place cutlets between two pieces of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin, pound meat to even 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Place flour, eggs and panko into three wide, shallow bowls. Season meat generously with salt and pepper. Dip a piece in flour, then eggs, then coat with panko. Repeat until all the meat is coated.
  • Fill a large skillet with 1/2-inch oil. Place over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, fry cutlets in batches, turning halfway through, until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Spoon a thin layer of sauce over the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle one-third of the Parmesan over sauce. Place half of the cutlets over the Parmesan and top with half the mozzarella pieces. Top with half the remaining sauce, sprinkle with another third of the Parmesan, and repeat layering, ending with a final layer of sauce and Parmesan.
  • Transfer pan to oven and bake until cheese is golden and casserole is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Let cool a few minutes before serving.

CHICKEN PARMESAN HERO SANDWICHES



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Great sandwich meal for lunch or dinner thats very satisfying.

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lbs.)
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 c italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 jar(s) (26 to 28oz.) ragu old world style pasta sauce
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4oz.)
4 long italian rolls, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400. Dip chicken in egg, then in bread crumbs, coating well.
  • 2. In a 13x9 glass baking dish, arrange chicken. Bake uncovered 20 minutes.
  • 3. Pour ragu pasta sauce over chicken, then top with cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. To serve, arrange chicken and sauce on rolls.

CHICKEN PARMESAN



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My version of chicken parmesan is a little different than what they do in the restaurants, with less sauce and a crispier crust.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 eggs
1 cup panko bread crumbs, or more as needed
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more if needed
1 cup olive oil for frying
½ cup prepared tomato sauce
¼ cup fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
½ cup grated provolone cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch. Season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper.
  • Beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside.
  • Mix bread crumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl, set aside.
  • Place flour in a sifter or strainer; sprinkle over chicken breasts, evenly coating both sides.
  • Dip flour coated chicken breast in beaten eggs. Transfer breast to breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs into both sides. Repeat for each breast. Set aside breaded chicken breasts for about 15 minutes.
  • Heat 1 cup olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken until golden, about 2 minutes on each side. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.
  • Place chicken in a baking dish and top each breast with about 1/3 cup of tomato sauce. Layer each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese on top and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly, and chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 186.7 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 840.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CHICKEN PARM HERO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 10-inch, loaf of French or Italian bread
Tomato sauce
1 clove garlic
Mozzarella cheese
Leftover chicken
Parmesan
Oregano

Steps:

  • Slice loaf in half, place on baking sheet and toast under broiler. Once toasted, rub with split garlic clove. Warm chicken in microwave oven. Once warm, place on bread. Top with sauce, cheese, and a sprinkle of oregano. Return sandwich to oven and broil until cheese bubbles. Serve hot.

BAKED MUSHROOM CHICKEN



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This mushroom chicken bake recipe is the perfect way to dress up a standard weeknight dinner. It's a recipe I can count on to yield tender and flavorful results every time. -Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Flatten each chicken breast half to 1/4-in. thickness. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons butter on both sides. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in the remaining butter until tender. Add the broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes. Spoon over chicken., Bake, uncovered, at 375° until chicken is no longer pink, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheeses and green onions. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CHICKEN PARMESAN HEROES



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Wonderful sandwiches for a special lunch. I use marinara sauce and usually only use about half of the jar so the sandwich won't be so saucy.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
25 ounces pasta sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 long Italian rolls, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Dip chicken in egg, then bread crumbs, coating well.
  • In 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish, arrange chicken. Bake uncovered 20 minutes.
  • Pour Pasta Sauce over chicken, then top with cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  • To serve, arrange chicken and sauce on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 143.6, Sodium 1617.4, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 17.1, Protein 43.9

CHICKEN PARMESAN HEROS



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Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Chicken     Poultry     Tomato     Bake     Fry     Super Bowl     Mozzarella     Parmesan     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes in purée, puréed in a blender until smooth
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (2 lb total)
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups fine fresh bread crumbs (from firm white sandwich bread), lightly toasted
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (3 ounces)
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups vegetable oil
4 (12-inch-long) loaves Italian bread, halved lengthwise
1 lb fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Make tomato sauce:
  • Heat olive oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomato purée, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Prepare chicken:
  • Gently pound chicken breasts to 1/3-inch thickness between 2 sheets of plastic wrap using a flat meat pounder or a rolling pin. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir together flour, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl, then stir together bread crumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano in another shallow bowl.
  • Dredge chicken slices in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, letting excess drip off, and dredge in bread crumbs until evenly coated. Transfer chicken to sheets of wax paper, arranging slices in 1 layer.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then Fry chicken 3 pieces at a time, turning over once, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 6 minutes per batch. Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain.
  • Arrange bottom halves of bread loaves on a large baking sheet and tops on another large baking sheet, all with cut sides up. Spread 1/4 cup tomato sauce on each top and bottom. Divide chicken between bottom halves. Top each (open-faced) sandwich with 1/4 cup tomato sauce and one fourth of mozzarella.
  • Bake open-faced sandwiches in lower third of oven until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. When cheese begins to melt, put tops of loaves in upper third of oven and bake until edges are golden, 3 to 4 minutes (watch tops closely; they burn easily). Put tops on bottoms to make sandwiches, then slice into serving pieces.

Tips:

  • For a crispy chicken cutlet, dredge it in flour, then egg wash, and then breadcrumbs. Make sure the chicken is completely coated in each ingredient before moving on to the next.
  • To ensure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can check if the chicken is cooked by cutting into it. The chicken should be white and opaque throughout, with no pink in the center.
  • For a cheesy, gooey filling, use a combination of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. You can also add a layer of ricotta cheese for extra richness.
  • To prevent the sandwich from getting soggy, toast the bread before assembling it. You can also brush the bread with olive oil or melted butter before toasting it.
  • Serve the chicken parmesan hero immediately after it is made. This will ensure that the chicken is crispy and the cheese is melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

Chicken parmesan hero is a classic Italian-American sandwich that is sure to please everyone. It is made with crispy chicken cutlets, melted cheese, and a flavorful tomato sauce. This sandwich is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can easily make a delicious chicken parmesan hero at home.

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