Mmm mmm mmm! You can see the flavor bursting out of this packed sandwich!
Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches
Prep: 20 minutes Cook/Bake: 26 minutes Serves: 4
Our Family® Nonstick Cooking Spray
1 can (14 oz.) Our Family® Italian-style Stewed Tomatoes
2 tbsp. Our Family® Tomato Paste
1/2 tbsp. dried Our Family® Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp. Our Family® Garlic Powder
1/2 cup Our Family® All-purpose Flour
1/2 tsp. Our Family® Ground Black Pepper
2 large Our Family® Eggs
3/4 cup Our Family® Italian-style Breadcrumbs
2 tbsp. Our Family® Grated Parmesan Cheese plus additional for serving
2 tbsp. Our Family® Olive Oil
4 thin-sliced Our Family® Chicken Breasts (about 5 oz. each)
4 slices Fresh & Finest by Our Family® Provolone Cheese
4 slices Fresh & Finest by Our Family® Off Bone Ham
4 Italian hoagie or sub rolls, split
1/2 cup hot pepper rings
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
Preheat oven to 400°; spray rimmed baking pan with cooking spray. In large skillet, heat tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning and garlic powder to a simmer over medium heat, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 8 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
In wide, shallow dish, whisk flour and pepper. In separate wide, shallow dish, whisk eggs; stir breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in third wide, shallow dish.
In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Dip chicken in flour mixture, then in eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then in breadcrumb mixture, patting lightly so breadcrumb mixture adheres; add chicken to skillet and cook 5 minutes or until golden brown, turning once halfway through cooking. Transfer chicken to prepared pan.
Top chicken with provolone cheese and ham; bake 10 minutes, adding rolls, cut side up, to pan after 7 minutes. Top bottom halves of rolls with tomato sauce, chicken and pepper rings; remove top halves of rolls from pan. Bake sandwiches 3 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165° and cheese is melted. Top chicken with basil, Parmesan cheese, if desired, and top halves of buns. Makes 4 sandwiches.
