Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks
A delicious, high-protein take on the classic Philadelphia sandwich. This recipe features succulent, thinly sliced seared chicken breast, perfectly caramelized onions, and crunchy bell peppers, all topped with melted provolone cheese. Served on a toasted, buttery hoagie roll, these sandwiches provide a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal that is incredibly quick to prepare, making it the perfect comfort food solution for busy weeknights when you need something savory, hearty, and simple without any complicated prep work.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, partially frozen and thinly sliced
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 medium green bell peppers, julienned
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 4 fresh hoagie rolls
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Place partially frozen chicken on a cutting board and slice into very thin strips.
- Slice onions and bell peppers into uniform strips.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken in a single layer and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until chicken is golden-brown and juices have evaporated, then remove from pan.
- Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the same skillet and sauté onions and peppers until soft and slightly charred.
- Return chicken to the skillet, combine with vegetables, and divide into four mounds.
- Top each mound with a slice of provolone cheese and turn off the heat; let melt.
- Butter the hoagie rolls and toast lightly in a separate pan until golden.
- Carefully transfer the chicken and cheese mixture onto the toasted rolls and serve.
Notes
Using partially frozen chicken makes it significantly easier to achieve the required paper-thin slices. Ensure the pan is hot before adding the chicken to get a proper sear rather than steaming the meat. You can substitute the provolone with mozzarella or white American cheese for a different melt texture.