Ultimate Chicken Cheese Steak Sandwiches (Printable)
Juicy chicken with sautéed peppers, onions, and melted provolone on toasted hoagie rolls.
# 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 Components
11 - 4 hoagie rolls or sub rolls
12 - 8 slices provolone cheese
13 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F for toasting rolls and melting cheese.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and bell peppers. Sauté 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized. Remove and set aside.
03 - Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to same skillet. Add sliced chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
04 - Return sautéed vegetables to skillet with chicken. Stir to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
05 - Slice hoagie rolls lengthwise, leaving one edge intact. Spread softened butter on insides. Place on baking sheet cut side up and toast in oven 3-4 minutes until 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.
08 - Serve sandwiches immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chicken stays incredibly juicy while getting those beautiful crispy edges
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes for a weeknight game changer
- That first bite with crunchy toasted bread and gooey cheese is absolute perfection
02 -
- Dont crowd your skillet or the chicken will steam instead of sear
- Letting those vegetables get properly caramelized is what separates good from great
- Buttering the cut sides of the rolls prevents them from getting soggy
03 -
- Pat your chicken slices dry before seasoning for better browning
- Let the vegetables get a little char in spots for that authentic street cart flavor