Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 loaf ciabatta, split in half lengthwise

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup red sauce (see note)

1 batch chicken Parmesan , fully cooked

4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Adjust broiler rack to 8 inches below the heat source and preheat broiler to high. Place bread cut-side-up on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and drizzle lightly all over with olive oil, then broil until well browned and crisp, about 1 minute.

Transfer top bun(s) to a large cutting board. Spread bottom bun(s) with extra sauce. For the party-size sandwich: Shingle the cutlets on the bottom bun so they all fit in a single layer covering the bread; cutlets should already have sauce and some cheese on them. Top with more cheese. For individual subs: If needed, cut the chicken cutlets in half lengthwise so they fit on the bread, then shingle on the bottom buns to fit (you should get abou one cutlet per sandwich). Top with more cheese.

Return to broiler and cook until cheese is fully melted and starting to bubble and brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately close sandwich, pressing down firmly to seal and let rest for 1 minute; alternatively, for the full Italian-deli experience, wrap the sandwich tightly in foil and let steam for 5 minutes before eating. For the party-size sandwich, slice into 6 to 8 single-serving pieces and serve.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: Serves 6
• Calories: 716 kcal
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 61 mg
• Sodium: 1068 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 90 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6 g
• Total Sugars: 10 g
• Protein: 33 g