An easy way to make chicken parmesan kid-friendly! Use your air fryer to make this Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese for a yummy dinner that fills up the family. Frozen chicken breast patties, slices of mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of parmesan melted on crusty sandwich bread-yum!
Chicken Parmesan is a staple dinner in most families! It is some people’s “star dish” and some families have it in frequent rotation. No matter how frequently you eat it, you know it!
Occasionally, we just really like to mix things up! In our house, we love taking a classic dish and putting a twist on it. Enter the Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese. Replacing the pasta with bread, you have all the delicious ingredients of Chicken Parm, but in a tasty, handheld!
Lazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese
This Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese is so easy it works well for lunch or dinner. Plus, when you make classics with a twist, you get to make up all the rules! Sandwich recipes are just really where it’s at!
Air Fryers and Sandwiches
- No need to turn that oven on and heat the house!
- Super fast baking compared to oven.
- Shortcuts do not compromise taste or quality.
- Sandwiches crisps up like nothing you have ever had!
WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE CHICKEN PARMESAN GRILLED CHEESE?
Skip the breading process and these chicken parmesan grilled cheeses will be ready in no time!
- sandwich bread
- butter
- marinara sauce
- mozzarella cheese
- shredded Parmesan
- Italian seasoning
- frozen, breaded chicken patty
PRODUCTS NEEDED:
STEPS TO PREPARE CHICKEN PARMESAN GRILLED CHEESE
- Preheat air fryer to 320 degrees.
- Butter sides of bread.
- Spread sauce on other sides.
- Top one slice of bread with half of the cheese, chicken patty, and seasoning.
- Finish off with rest of cheese.
- Assemble sandwich.
- Cook in air fryer for 5 minutes.
- Flip sandwich, cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove, slice, and serve with extra marinara for dipping!
TIPS:
- Pop the chicken in the microwave to thaw it and then it will finish cooking in the air fryer.
- Kids love anything you cut in small strips, so cut the sandwiches in strips! FUN!!
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I serve with chicken parmesan? Pasta is the traditional side to this dish. Then you can add a salad and a dessert and you are all set!
Can you freeze leftover chicken parmesan? Yes, just make sure you freeze it and then wrap it very well in plastic wrap. It will last a couple weeks.
What is the best way to reheat chicken parmesan? Definitely reheat chicken parmesan in the oven. It will allow the dish to crisp up and not be soggy.
MORE SANDWICH RECIPES YOU MUST TRY:
- california club sandwich – quick & easy recipe that will wow friends and family
- ham and pickle sandwich – classic app with a twist
Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese
Use your air fryer to make this Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese for a yummy dinner that fills up the family.
Ingredients
- 2 slices, sandwich bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoon marinara
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 frozen bread chicken patty (thawed in microwave)
- extra marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 320 degrees.
- Butter sides of bread.
- Spread sauce on other sides.
- Top one slice of bread with half of the cheese, chicken patty, and seasoning.
- Finish off with rest of cheese.
- Assemble sandwich.
- Cook in air fryer for 5 minutes.
- Flip sandwich, cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove, slice, and serve with extra marinara for dipping!
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