Ultimate Chicken Cheese Steak (Printable Format)
Juicy chicken with caramelized peppers, onions, and melted provolone on a toasted hoagie roll.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp paprika
→ Vegetables
07 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Sandwich Assembly
11 - 4 hoagie rolls or sub rolls
12 - 8 slices provolone cheese
13 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized. Remove from skillet and set aside.
03 - Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet. Add sliced chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
04 - Return sautéed vegetables to the skillet with the chicken. Stir to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
05 - Slice hoagie rolls lengthwise, leaving one edge intact. Lightly butter the insides of each roll. Place rolls on a baking sheet, cut side up, and toast in oven for 3–4 minutes until just golden.
06 - Divide chicken and vegetable mixture evenly among toasted rolls. Top each with 2 slices provolone cheese.
07 - Return sandwiches to oven for 3–4 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The combination of caramelized vegetables and seasoned chicken creates layers of flavor that keep every bite interesting
- Everything cooks in one skillet which means maximum flavor and minimum cleanup
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- Letting your vegetables get properly softened and lightly browned makes a huge difference in the final sandwich flavor
- Slicing your chicken thinly against the grain prevents it from becoming tough or chewy during cooking
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- Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the best browning on your chicken
- Buttering your rolls after toasting instead of before gives you extra flavor without burning