Chicken cheese steak sandwiches (Printable)
Tender seasoned chicken with caramelized vegetables and gooey cheese on warm toasted rolls
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F for toasting rolls and melting cheese.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion 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 the 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 the oven for 3–4 minutes until just golden.
06 - Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly among the toasted rolls. Top each with 2 slices of provolone cheese.
07 - Return sandwiches to the oven for 3–4 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The chicken stays incredibly juicy while getting those perfect crispy edges
- Melting provolone over hot vegetables creates the most satisfying cheese pull
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan when cooking chicken will steam it instead of searing it, so work in batches if needed
- Slicing your rolls lengthwise while keeping one edge attached acts as a hinge to keep everything contained
03 -
- Wrap finished sandwiches in foil for 2 minutes to help the cheese distribute evenly
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing for maximum juiciness