Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich

Enjoy a taste of Italy with this easy Spaghetti Margherita recipe! Del Monte Spaghetti is tossed in a rich tomato sauce with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and garlic, then topped with creamy mozzarella cheese. A fresh and flavorful pasta dish that’s perfect for family meals or special dinners.

Recipe Details

Category Chicken

Preparation Time 10 mins

Cooking Time 27 mins

Servings 4

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 pouch DEL MONTE Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce (250g)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 pcs egg, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
500g chicken, breast fillet
1/2 cup oil, for frying
4 pcs ciabatta, halved
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1/2 cup fresh basil

Cooking Tools Needed

Chopping Board, Measuring Cups, Mixing Bowl , Grater, Measuring Spoons, Rubber Spatula, Knife, Pan, Tongs

Cooking Skills Needed

Frying, Grilling, Sautéing, Simmering, Mixing, Slicing

Directions

1.

Make the sauce: In a medium pan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant. Add DEL MONTE Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
2.

Prepare the chicken: Place flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls. In a medium pan over medium heat, heat oil. Dredge chicken breast fillets in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Fry chicken until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Alternatively, you can cook the chicken in an air fryer for 7 to 9 minutes.
3.

Assemble the sandwich: Spread prepared sauce on one side of a ciabatta half. Add a piece of chicken fillet, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, and top with basil leaves. Top with the other ciabatta half. Pan-grill or toast until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 4 sandwiches.

Lusog Notes

Each serving provides 15 mg of niacin (94% of the daily recommended intake), which supports healthy nervous and digestive systems.

Chef's Tips

Shallow-fry the chicken in 1/2 inch of cooking oil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack or strainer to remove excess oil and let steam escape. This keeps the crust crispy and the meat moist. Avoid assembling the sandwich immediately after frying as the steam will make the chicken soggy.