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A skillet filled with sizzling, thinly sliced chicken, caramelized onions, and green peppers for a homemade chicken cheesesteak sandwich.

Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich (The Ultimate Recipe)

This easy Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich is packed with tender, thinly sliced chicken, caramelized onions and peppers, and melted provolone cheese on a toasted hoagie roll. A 30-minute meal that's better than takeout!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts partially frozen for easier slicing
  • 1 tbsp olive oil plus more if needed
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 large green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 8 slices provolone cheese or American cheese
  • 4 hoagie rolls split

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Griddle
  • 1 Sharp Knife
  • 1 Spatula

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the freezer for 15-20 minutes. This will make them easier to slice. Once firm, thinly slice the chicken against the grain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly caramelized. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add a little more oil to the skillet if needed. Add the sliced chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring and flipping, until cooked through and lightly browned.
  4. Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the chicken. Stir everything together. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions within the pan. Place 2 slices of provolone cheese on top of each portion. Let the cheese melt for 1-2 minutes.
  5. While the cheese is melting, open the hoagie rolls. Place a roll, open-side down, over each portion in the pan to steam the bread. Use a spatula to carefully scoop the entire cheesy chicken and veggie mixture into the roll. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pro Tip: For an extra kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce to the chicken while it cooks.
Storage: Store leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.