Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich
Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Vegetables
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 yellow onion, large, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, large, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Assembly
- 4 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise, but not all the way through
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted, for rolls (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the yellow onion and green bell pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cook the vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or on a griddle over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Cook the chicken: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the thinly sliced chicken breast. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook, breaking up the chicken with a spatula, until it is fully cooked through and lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Combine and prepare for assembly: Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the chicken. Stir to combine thoroughly. Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture into 4 equal portions in the skillet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Melt the cheese: Place 2 slices of provolone cheese over each portion of the chicken mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey. Alternatively, you can transfer the mixture to a baking sheet, top with cheese, and broil for 1-2 minutes until melted.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Toast the rolls (optional): While the cheese is melting, lightly butter the inside of the hoagie rolls and toast them on a separate pan or under the broiler until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Assemble and serve: Carefully scoop each cheesy chicken and vegetable portion into a toasted hoagie roll. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Vegetables
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 yellow onion, large, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, large, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Assembly
- 4 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise, but not all the way through
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted, for rolls (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the yellow onion and green bell pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cook the vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or on a griddle over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Cook the chicken: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the thinly sliced chicken breast. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook, breaking up the chicken with a spatula, until it is fully cooked through and lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Combine and prepare for assembly: Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the chicken. Stir to combine thoroughly. Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture into 4 equal portions in the skillet.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Melt the cheese: Place 2 slices of provolone cheese over each portion of the chicken mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey. Alternatively, you can transfer the mixture to a baking sheet, top with cheese, and broil for 1-2 minutes until melted.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Toast the rolls (optional): While the cheese is melting, lightly butter the inside of the hoagie rolls and toast them on a separate pan or under the broiler until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Assemble and serve: Carefully scoop each cheesy chicken and vegetable portion into a toasted hoagie roll. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min