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This image shows a Chicken Garlic Bread Sandwich filled with crispy cooked chicken, topped with marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese, served on a white round plate.

Chicken Garlic Bread Sandwich Recipe

This Chicken Garlic Bread Sandwich combines tender, pan-cooked chicken breasts with rich mozzarella and marinara sauce, all nestled between crispy garlic-buttered hoagie rolls. It's a flavorful, hearty sandwich that’s perfect for any time you want a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 632 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Knife for slicing chicken
  • Broiler-safe baking sheet or tray
  • Basting brush for butter
  • Meat therrmometer

Ingredients
  

Sandwich

  • 1 Stick Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 4 Hoagie rolls, or French Baguettes
  • Garlic Salt with Herbs, we prefer Johnny's Garlic Spread from Costco

Chicken

  • 2 Chicken Breasts, butterflied
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Seasoned Croutons, crushed
  • 8 oz Mozzarella, Sliced
  • Jarred Marinara of Choice
  • Pesto
  • Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
    This image shows a chicken breast being dredged in crushed croutons, creating a crispy coating for a flavorful and crunchy texture when cooked.
  • Dredge the chicken breasts in finely crushed seasoned croutons, coating both sides.
    This image shows a coated chicken breast sizzling in a pan, cooking to a golden brown crust on one side.
  • Place two chicken breasts in the pan at a time and cook for 1 minute on medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low.
    This image shows a chicken breast being flipped in the pan, revealing a crispy golden-brown crust as it cooks on the other side.
  • Cook each breast for about 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  • Remove and set aside.
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  • Add more butter and oil to the pan, repeating the process with the remaining chicken.
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  • Prepare the pesto sauce while the chicken is cooking.
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  • Butter the inside of the hoagie rolls and sprinkle with garlic salt.
    toasting-garlic-butter-hoagie-rolls-in-a-pan
  • Broil the bread open-faced until golden and crispy.
  • Once the bread is ready, add a spoonful of marinara sauce to the bottom half of the rolls.
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  • Place the cooked chicken on top of the sauce, cover with more marinara, and top with mozzarella cheese.
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  • Broil the sandwich until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then finish with a sprinkle of parmesan and a smear of pesto.
  • Top with the other roll and enjoy
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Notes

  • Use seasoned croutons for extra flavor or make your own from stale bread.
  • Check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it's fully cooked.
  • Feel free to customize the pesto with extra garlic or herbs to suit your taste.