CHICKEN PARMESAN PATTY MELTS

Chicken Parmesan Patty Melts image

I came up with this dish to re-create the comforting flavors of a restaurant-style sandwich. Now it's my husband's favorite dinner. -Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup marinara sauce, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground chicken
2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
2 ciabatta rolls, split and toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons marinara sauce, pepper and salt. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties., Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Top with remaining marinara, the mozzarella and remaining Parmesan. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until cheeses are melted. Top each roll half with a patty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges