Ultimate Chicken Cheese Steak (Printable)

Juicy chicken with sautéed peppers and onions topped with melted provolone on a toasted hoagie roll.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 0.5 tsp salt
04 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
05 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
06 - 0.5 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 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.
08 - Serve immediately while hot for the best texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the cheese gets perfectly melty and bubbly makes every bite feel like a warm hug
  • You can customize the veggies based on what you have or what your family loves
  • Everything comes together in under an hour for a satisfying weeknight dinner
02 -
  • Dont rush the vegetable caramelization because that sweetness is what balances the savory chicken perfectly
  • Thinly sliced chicken cooks faster and stays more tender than thick pieces
  • Getting the rolls slightly crispy before filling them prevents a soggy sandwich
03 -
  • Chef knife skills are your friend here because uniform slices mean even cooking
  • A cast iron skillet creates the best sear on the chicken if you have one
  • Let the chicken rest for a minute after cooking so the juices redistribute

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