Chicken Meatball Subs

Chicken meatball subs are the perfect solution for busy families! This quick and easy recipe for chicken meatball subs includes tangy tomato sauce and lots of melted cheese.

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You don’t need a bunch of expensive fresh cheeses to make a melty and delicious chicken meatball. Grab some good quality parmesan cheese and get ready to make our delicious sandwich recipe.

This easy picky-eater-approved sub recipe is perfect for picky eaters or a crazy easy sandwich recipe that can feed the whole family fast!

I’m using my Italian chicken meatball recipe made with ground chicken and bread crumbs. However, you can absolutely use frozen store-bought meatballs.

🧂 Ingredients

• store-bought or homemade chicken meatballs
• sub rolls or hoagie rolls (sometimes also called a French roll)
• store-bought or homemade tomato sauce
• shredded parmesan cheese
• fresh basil (optional)
• garlic powder and/or Italian seasoning
• salt and black pepper (optional)

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🔪 Instructions

If your meatballs are frozen, allow them to thaw before assembling the sandwiches.

1. Hollow out a little bit of the roll to make more room for the meatballs.
2. Lightly brush the inside of the rolls with melted butter, sprinkle with garlic powder, and set them on a baking sheet. (optional step)
3. Toast the rolls at 400F for 5 minutes until lightly golden brown.
4. Place 3-4 meatballs into the sub roll, depending on the size of your bread.
5. Top with marinara sauce.
6. Add shredded cheese on top.
7. Place the subs under the broiler just until the cheese melts.
8. Serve immediately.

🥄Equipment

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To make this easy recipe, you will need a Sheet Pan and Liquid Measuring Cup.

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🍲 Storage

To Store: Chicken Meatball Subs are really best eaten right when you cook them because the bread can get soggy. However, if you do have leftover subs, you can keep them in the fridge for 1-2 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)

To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals until heated throughout.

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📖 Variations

The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how the recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:

Sprinkle some Italian herb seasoning or fresh basil on top before serving.

If you’re a cheese-lover like me, you can add provolone cheese or mozzarella cheese on top of the meatballs in addition to the parmesan cheese.

For a low-carb option, try these keto chicken meatballs with your favorite low-carb bread substitute.

Spice-lovers might want to add a little bit of cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or even hot sauce to the tomato sauce.

Buffalo Chicken Meatball Subs: substitute buffalo sauce for tomato sauce and top with a drizzle of blue cheese dressing.

Out of something you need? Check out our free ingredient substitutions printable!

🍴 Serving Suggestions

Serve with tomato sauce for dipping, or try our cowboy butter dipping sauce for something a little different. I like to add a fresh salad to go with these sub sandwiches.

Try our Caesar salad with Caesar dressing, honey lime fruit salad, or winter citrus salad.

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Next time you’re in the mood for meatballs, try one of these delicious recipes!

• Italian chicken meatballs
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