Description

Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks are a delicious take on the classic sandwich, featuring thinly sliced chicken breasts cooked with sautéed onions and bell peppers, seasoned with paprika and Italian herbs, then topped with melted provolone cheese and served on toasted hoagie rolls. This quick and easy recipe makes a perfect hearty meal that’s packed with flavor and can be customized with optional toppings like mushrooms and jalapeños.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

2 large chicken breasts, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Vegetables

1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced

Other Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices provolone cheese (or cheese of choice)
4 hoagie rolls
Optional toppings: sautéed mushrooms, jalapeños, or hot sauce

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness during cooking.
Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing.
Sauté the Vegetables: Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Then stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Cook the Chicken: Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the sliced chicken to the other side and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes until fully cooked through.
Combine Ingredients: Mix the cooked chicken with the sautéed vegetables until evenly combined.
Melt the Cheese: Divide the chicken mixture into four portions in the skillet. Place a slice of provolone cheese on top of each portion and allow it to melt for about one minute.
Prepare the Hoagie Rolls: Slice the hoagie rolls open. Toast them lightly in a separate skillet if desired for extra texture and flavor.
Assemble the Sandwiches: Spoon each cheese-topped chicken mixture portion into a hoagie roll.
Optional Toppings: Add additional toppings such as sautéed mushrooms, jalapeños, or hot sauce according to your preference.
Serve: Serve the Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks hot and enjoy your flavorful sandwich.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken briefly in olive oil, garlic, and Italian herbs before cooking.
Using a sharp knife to slice the chicken thinly against the grain helps keep the meat tender.
To add a smoky flavor, substitute smoked paprika instead of regular paprika.
Optional toppings like sautéed mushrooms and jalapeños add a nice twist to the classic flavors.
Toast the hoagie rolls lightly for added crunch and to prevent sogginess from the filling.