Chik'n Parm & Pesto Baguettes

2/26/2025

Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time: 40 - 50 Min

Yields: 4 Servings

What You Need

SAUCE

GARNISH - Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley, Grana Padano

You will have a decent amount of sauce leftover which can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days. Alternately, you could freeze it as well.
Want to save even more time? Swap in your fave jar of store-bought pasta sauce!

Begin heating the EVOO, garlic, and pepperoncini in a pot set to just below medium. Once heated, let everything sizzle together for about a minute before adding the onion, roasted peps, and a good hit of both salt & pep. Let the veggies cook for 8 - 10 minutes, stirring a few times throughout. Reduce your heat if you notice browning. Pour in the wine, season once again with a pinch of salt, and let the winner simmer off for about 5 minutes. Pour in the can of tomatoes. Fill the can 1/3 of the way with water and swish it around to clean all the tomato bits before pouring that in the pot as well. Once the sauce comes to a boil, add your basil, 1/2 Tsp. salt, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. Using either a Vortex Blender, or Immersion, pulse the sauce until combined but not fully emulsified and creamy. Taste and adjust the salt if needed.

In the meantime, get your chik'n patties on a parchment lined baking sheet and preheat your oven according to package directions. Bake the patties according to package directions. Add an additional few minutes to the oven timer and top your patties with sliced mozz and a spoonful or two of the sauce. Return them to the oven until melty and gorgeous.
While they finish up, heat a grill pan to just about medium heat. Once heated, cut your baguette in to 4, equal sized sammies. Cut them open and drizzle the inside with EVOO. Grill the open sides of your baguettes until golden, working in batches if needed.
Once grilled, slather your prepared pesto on both the top and bottom of the baguettes. Spoon some extra sauce on to the bottom of your baguettes followed by your chik'n parm patties. Grate a generous amount of grana padano over your baguettes and top with fresh herbs if desired. Serve and ENJOY!