Description
This Chicken Cheese Steak Sandwich recipe features tender, thinly sliced chicken cooked with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and aromatic spices, then layered with melted provolone cheese inside toasted hoagie rolls. Optional toppings like sautéed mushrooms and pickled jalapeños add extra flavor and texture, making it a delicious and satisfying sandwich perfect for a quick dinner or casual lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Sauces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 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)
Breads and Cheese
- 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 oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, preparing the pan for cooking the chicken.
- Cook chicken: Add the thinly sliced chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the sliced onions and bell peppers, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until they soften and begin to caramelize.
- Season: Add minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Cook for 1-2 minutes to enhance the flavors and allow the spices to bloom.
- Add soy sauce: If desired, stir in the soy sauce to add a subtle depth and umami to the chicken mixture.
- Toast rolls: Toast the hoagie rolls lightly to add crispness and warmth.
- Add cheese: Place a slice of provolone cheese on the bottom half of each toasted roll.
- Assemble sandwich: Pile the flavorful chicken and vegetable mixture on top of the cheese in each sandwich.
- Melt cheese: Broil or toast the assembled sandwiches for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts perfectly over the filling.
- Add toppings: Optionally, add sautéed mushrooms, pickled jalapeños, or extra onions and bell peppers to customize the sandwich’s flavor and texture.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches hot to enjoy melty, savory Chicken Cheese Steaks.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier, more flavorful sandwich.
- Substitute provolone with American cheese for a more traditional cheesesteak flavor.
- For a spicier kick, add pickled jalapeños or hot sauce.
- To speed up prep, slice chicken and vegetables ahead of time.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute the hoagie rolls with gluten-free bread or rolls.
