Description
These Chicken Cheese Steak Sandwiches are a quick and delicious meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Thinly sliced chicken is sautéed with vibrant bell peppers, onions, and seasoned with an aromatic blend of paprika, oregano, and thyme. Topped with melted provolone cheese and served on toasted hoagie rolls, these sandwiches can be customized with optional toppings like sautéed mushrooms and pickled jalapeños for an extra kick.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 hoagie rolls or sub rolls
- 4 slices provolone cheese (or American cheese)
Optional Toppings
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Pickled jalapeños
- Extra onions and bell peppers
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for sautéing the chicken and vegetables.
- Cook the chicken: Add the thinly sliced chicken breast or thighs to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until completely cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Cook the vegetables: Add the sliced onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the chicken and sauté for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add spices and garlic: Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme, cooking for 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
- Add soy sauce: If using, pour in the soy sauce and stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Toast the rolls: Lightly toast the hoagie rolls to make them crisp and ready for assembling the sandwiches.
- Add cheese: Place a slice of provolone cheese onto the bottom half of each toasted roll, allowing it to slightly melt from the residual heat.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spoon the hot chicken and vegetable mixture generously over the cheese on each roll.
- Melt the cheese: Broil or toast the assembled sandwiches for 1-2 minutes until the cheese on top melts beautifully.
- Add extra toppings: Enhance your sandwich with optional toppings such as sautéed mushrooms, pickled jalapeños, or extra sautéed onions and bell peppers.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches hot and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier and more flavorful sandwich, or chicken breast for a leaner option.
- Adjust the spices to your taste, adding more paprika for smokiness or extra herbs for fresh aroma.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute hoagie rolls with gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps.
- Optional soy sauce enhances umami but can be omitted for a soy-free version.
- Try adding a dash of hot sauce or chipotle mayo for extra heat and creaminess.
- Leftover chicken mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated for another meal.
