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A sizzling Chicken Philly Cheesesteak sandwich with melted cheese.

Classic Chicken Philly Cheesesteak

This classic chicken philly cheesesteak recipe features thinly sliced chicken, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheese all served on a toasted hoagie roll. It's a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper (optional) thinly sliced
  • 8 slices provolone cheese (sharp or mild) or 1 cup Cheez Whiz, or shredded mozzarella
  • 4 hoagie rolls or sub rolls preferably soft but sturdy

Seasoning & Oil

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt or to taste

For Toasting Rolls

  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional) for toasting rolls

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Slice the chicken very thinly against the grain, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet, then sauté the sliced onions and bell peppers until softened and lightly caramelized; remove and set aside.

Cooking

  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and cook the seasoned chicken over high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
  • Return all cooked chicken and sautéed vegetables to the skillet, stir to combine, and reduce heat to low.
  • Arrange cheese slices over the mixture, cover the skillet, and melt the cheese for 1-2 minutes.
  • While the cheese melts, lightly butter and toast the insides of the hoagie rolls in a separate pan or under the broiler until golden brown.

Assembly & Serving

  • Scoop generous portions of the cheesy chicken mixture into the toasted rolls and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the chicken while it cooks. You can also experiment with different types of cheese like Monterey Jack or Swiss for variety.