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Shredded Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Published on February 1, 2019, Updated August 26, 2020 by Kristin Maxwell | 30 Comments

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This Shredded Chicken Parmesan Sandwich has tender, flavorful shredded chicken coated in a quick, homemade tomato sauce sandwiched between two crisp slices of cheesy Texas Toast. If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner recipe, this is it!

Quick dinner recipes are a must for any mom to have in their back pocket. I often turn to Easy Baked French Dip Sandwiches or Ten Minute Oven Baked Tostadas and these Shredded Chicken Sandwiches have made them way up in rank on my weekly menus.

A close up of a Shredded Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

EASY SHREDDED CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICH

You know those moments when you have a bright idea and it turns out amazing and it’s so easy that you can’t believe it’s so amazing? This was one of those moments!

My kids take turns spending weekends with their grandma. I love it because it gives me some one on time time with each of them. It was just my daughter and I last weekend and we were searching for something for dinner. I hadn’t taken anything out of the freezer and the fridge was pretty bare. I was exhausted from car shopping (because that’s SO much fun with a 7-year old tagging along, right?) so I needed something really easy.

The week before I had cooked up a bunch of my favorite Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken, so I pulled some of that out of the freezer. I noticed a half of a package of frozen Cheesy Texas Toast and it gave me an idea. These Shredded Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches were the awesome result. You could also make chicken in the Instant Pot or simply boil it.

An overhead shot of two Shredded Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches on Texas Toast with the tops half off.

HOW TO MAKE SHREDDED CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICHES ON GARLIC BREAD

  1. Preheat the oven and bake some Cheesy Texas Toast (or other thick, sliced, garlic bread) according to package directions. We use Marzetti brand and usually by the cheesy variety that they have at our grocery store.
  2. I cooked a quick homemade tomato sauce with a little basil and oregano and simmered it for a few minutes before adding the shredded chicken. Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a small saucepan and cook some minced garlic for 30 seconds or so, until it is fragrant. Add a can of tomato sauce and some basil, oregano and onion powder to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer the sauce on low for several minutes, then stir in some shredded chicken and cook long enough just to heat the chicken.
  3. When it was heated through I added some fresh Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheeses. By that time the cheesy toast was nice and hot and crispy, so I just scooped out the chicken onto the toast, sprinkled some more cheese on top and melted it under the broiler. A little fresh parsley was the finishing touch. Basil would also add a nice flavor.

How to make a Texas Toast Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

SHREDDED CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICH RECIPE NOTES

  • This recipe will make enough for 2 sandwiches. If you’re feeding a family of 4 or more, you will want to increase the amounts accordingly.
  • If you’re a fan of sliders, this recipe would translate perfectly to slider form. Use pre-baked garlic rolls, or just dinner rolls and spread a garlic butter mixture on top.
  • I made the quick tomato sauce myself for two reasons. It was just my daughter and I so I only needed two sandwiches, and I didn’t have any other sauce on hand. If you are making a large batch of sandwiches, you could use a 24-ounce jar of spaghetti sauce of marinara. If using that size jar, I recommend tripling the other recipe ingredients to make 6 sandwiches.

Shredded chicken in tomato and topped with cheese on a slice of texas toast.

We both scarfed these sandwiches down in minutes, and my daughter already is asking when I’m going to make them again! Your family will love the combination of tender chicken and flavorful tomato sauce with the crunchy cheesy bread. It’s an easy dinner recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights…or weekends, or holidays, or a midnight snack…you get the idea.

A Shredded Chicken Parmesan sandwich with a bite taken out of it.

Here are even more shredded chicken recipes to try:

  • Barbecue Chicken & Pineapple French Bread Pizza
  • Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
  • Chicken Taco Salad with Salsa Ranch Dressing
  • Asian Shredded Chicken Salad
  • Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Shredded Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Kristin
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 2 sandwiches

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup shredded chicken
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregeno
  • pinch of onion powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided
  • 4 slices cheesy Texas Toast store bought, frozen

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven and bake toast according to package directions.
  • Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a small saucepan and cook garlic for 30 second; until fragrant. Add tomato sauce and seasonings and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook until heated through. Stir in half of cheeses until melted.
  • Divide chicken mixture over two slice of cheese toast. Sprinkle remain cheese on top and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or basil (if desired) top with another slice of toast and serve hot.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich with the title of the recipe on the photo

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Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook. Read more about Kristin HERE.

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  1. Stefanie Chaney says

    August 12, 2020 at 7:41 am

    My family loved these! I am new to your site but have tried several of your recipes and they are all great!!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      August 12, 2020 at 10:01 am

      That’s awesome Stefanie! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    July 20, 2020 at 3:35 pm

    I was a little extra lazy and used pizza sauce, but followed the rest. Very good. Family really enjoyed it! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  3. Kreg Atterberry says

    March 23, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    I used less cheese, less tomato sauce, no salt and more chicken and it still tasted like the lid to the salt shaker fell off and half the contents poured out. In other words, this is ridiculously salty. It certainly does not need a cheesy Texas Toast too.

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      March 26, 2020 at 7:11 pm

      I would recommend you probably don’t make it again then. Our family loves it, salt and all!

      Reply
      • wiley says

        January 11, 2021 at 4:55 am

        Go girl!

        Reply
  4. Tiffany says

    March 16, 2019 at 1:54 pm

    This was such an awesome recipe! I didn’t have Texas Toast or bread but did have a package of rolls. So we turned these into sliders instead. The whole family inhaled them. I did just grab a great deal on loaves of Texas Toast style bread, perfect for dinner for 6. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      March 18, 2019 at 4:42 pm

      Thank you Tiffany! So happy that you and your family loved this recipe!

      Reply
  5. Any says

    February 13, 2019 at 11:12 pm

    Do you just boil the chicken and then shared it ??

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      February 14, 2019 at 10:33 am

      You can do that, or use one of the methods linked in the post to make shredded chicken in the slow cooker or in the instant pot.

      Reply
  6. Gillian says

    December 21, 2018 at 3:21 pm

    I didn’t follow your recipe but I did use your idea. I had some leftover spaghetti sauce, grinder rolls, frozen chicken breast and cheese. It came together so fast and tasted so good, I was upset I didn’t think of this myself. No frying or fussing. Great recipe and great idea. Thanks for sharing it.

    Reply
  7. Morgan says

    August 19, 2018 at 11:52 am

    I made it with flatbread, rather than the toast. My husband and I LOVED your recipe. It was fairly quick to make and VERY easy.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      August 20, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      Mmmm sounds delicious!

      Reply
  8. Jen says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:47 am

    Could you make this in the crock pot with sauce already in it?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      August 6, 2018 at 11:27 am

      Sure, you could heat up the chicken with the sauce in the crockpot.

      Reply
  9. Krystal says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:00 am

    This was one of the best sandwiches ever!!! We used rotisserie chicken and fresh sourdough bread grilled with Parmesan cheese on the outside. It was delish! Thank you for the recipe. It’s a keeper!

    Reply
  10. Robin Dinsmore says

    December 20, 2017 at 11:01 am

    What sides would you serve with this luscious sandwich?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      December 20, 2017 at 11:28 am

      I love it with a crisp green salad!

      Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    November 18, 2017 at 10:23 pm

    Did you use chicken thighs or chicken breast ?

    Reply
  12. Denise says

    November 13, 2017 at 11:37 am

    Can you use barbeque sauce instead of tomato sauce ???

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      November 25, 2017 at 8:42 pm

      Sure! I think that would be delicious!

      Reply
  13. Boyan Minchev says

    July 6, 2017 at 4:44 am

    So easy to cook and delicious. I cook this sandwiches for my girl at breakfast and she was so surprised. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us.

    Reply
  14. ARPI says

    May 9, 2017 at 9:41 am

    This sandwich was seriously so delicious and easy to make!

    Reply
  15. Cora says

    April 2, 2017 at 1:16 pm

    What side would you suggest for a quick dinner?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      April 2, 2017 at 7:30 pm

      We enjoy a nice crisp salad or veggie sticks with these sandwiches.

      Reply
  16. Aubrey says

    November 23, 2016 at 11:30 am

    We made this today with colby jack instead of mozzarella (because we were out of it), and it was so delicious.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:15 am

      So glad you enjoyede it!

      Reply
  17. Lauren says

    October 26, 2016 at 6:41 am

    Do you mind sharing your recipe for your homemade sauce?

    Reply
  18. Sharon says

    September 13, 2016 at 8:32 am

    I love the simplicity of the shredded chicken sandwich. Would you tell me how you prepare your chicken in the slow cookers? I would love to have a supply in the freezer to pull from for quick meals.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      September 13, 2016 at 11:09 am

      Hi Sharon, there’s a link there in the post, but I’ll share it with you here too: https://www.yellowblissroad.com/easy-slow-cooker-shredded-chicken/

      Enjoy!

      Reply

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