Level up the classic Philly cheesesteak with this Chicken Philly Cheesesteak recipe! Toasted hoagie buns packed with juicy chicken, sauteed veggies, and gooey cheese, the ultimate meal that is ready in minutes.
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CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK RECIPE
This Chicken Philly cheesesteak recipe is going to become your new favorite dinner! Bringing all the savory goodness of the original Philly sub, this chicken Philly is loaded with juicy chicken, sautéed onions and peppers, topped with melted cheese, all tucked into a toasted hoagie roll — the ultimate sub. Whether you’re making it for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal, it’s guaranteed to hit the spot!
WHAT IS A PHILLY CHEESESTEAK?
A classic Philly cheesecake is a sandwich made with thinly sliced steak topped with cheese in a toasted hoagie bun. It is popular just with steak and cheese, but also popular with sauteed green peppers, onions and mushrooms.
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Hoagies– Be sure to use high quality hoagie/sub buns for the ultimate results. I like to get my hoagies in the bakery section of the grocery store. You can also just use sub buns or even hot dog buns.
- Chicken– This recipe calls for thinly sliced chicken breast. You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- Mushrooms– Either white button mushrooms or portobello mushrooms can be used. If you don’t like mushrooms, you can totally leave them out!
- Peppers– I love using green bell peppers, but you can also use orange or red bell peppers.
- Onions– Either red onion, yellow onion, or sweet onion can be used.
- Flavor– To season this Philly, I use salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika! You can use any of your go to seasonings.
- Cheese– For the best results, use sliced provolone cheese. You can also use sliced Swiss cheese or Colby jack cheese. Shredded cheese can also be used if that is all you have in hand.
- Sauce– You must try spreading this sauce on the hoagies, it totally elevates the flavors and helps ensure you don’t have to try subs. The sauce is made up of mayo and ketchup.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK
These cheesesteak sandwiches come together so quickly, the perfect weeknight dinner.
- Slice the chicken into thinly sliced pieces. In a bowl, combine all the seasonings to form a blend.
- Prepare the spread for the bread.
- In a skillet, sauté the sliced mushrooms, peppers, and red onion on medium high heat with oil until tender. Season with a third of the seasoning blend. Once tender, remove from the skillet.
- Add thinly sliced chicken to the skillet and sauté until the chicken is cooked through. Season with the rest of the seasoning blend.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, add the veggies back to the skillet and mix to combine.
- Turn off the heat and top with provolone cheese. Close the skillet with a lid and allow the cheese to melt.
- Meanwhile, toast the hoagies and spread the sauce onto the buns. Load the hoagies with the chicken Philly mixture.
- Serve with desired sides and enjoy immediately, while still hot.
SUB VARIATIONS
- Jalapenos
- Banana peppers
- Hot sauce
- Shredded lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Spicy Mayo
- Garlic Aioli
- Mustard
- Pickles
SERVING IDEAS
Pair this delicious Philly cheesesteak sub with the correct sides for the perfect lunch of dinner! Pair with:
- Pickles
- Garden Salad
- Chips
- Potato Wedges
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Onion Rings
- Air Fryer French Fries
- Coleslaw
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
You can either use shaved chicken, sliced, or cubed chicken. The way you cut your chicken is totally based on preference. Just keep in mind the cut will change your cooking time.
Yes! You can totally swap out the chicken breast and use ground chicken or even ground turkey.
No, if you don’t like mushrooms, you can leave them out.
Yes! You can slice everything up and store it in separate containers or bags in the fridge up to 1-2 days ahead of time!
Yes! You can make this ahead of time by sautéing the veggies and chicken. Then store the cooled mixture in the fridge for up to 3-4 days ahead of time. When ready to enjoy, just reheat and then top with cheese and continue with the steps.
Yes! You can swap out for ground chicken, ground turkey. Or like the classic Philly, you can use thinly shaved or sliced steak!
Once the leftovers are cooled, store the mixture in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat and assemble subs when ready to enjoy.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave, oven or stovetop until everything is warmed through.
Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 hoagie buns
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast sliced thin
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1 green peppers sliced
- 6 oz provolone cheese sliced
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter for sautéing
- 1 Tbsp oil for sautéing
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Sauce-
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the seasonings, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Prepare the spread for the hoagie rolls by combining mayo and ketchup together.
- In a large skillet, sauté the sliced mushrooms, peppers and onions with 1 Tbsp butter on medium high heat.
- Season with 1/3 of the seasoning mixture and cook the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly caramelized. Once tender remove from the skillet and set them aside.
- Add the sliced chicken and oil to the skillet and cook on medium high heat for about 4-5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Sauté the chicken with the rest of the seasoning blend.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add back in the veggies and mix to combine.
- Turn off the heat. Layer slices of provolone cheese over the chicken and veggie mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid to allow the cheese to melt perfectly.
- While the cheese melts, toast your hoagie rolls to a golden brown in a separate skillet or in the oven. Once toasted, spread your prepared sauce generously onto each bun.
- With a spatula or spoon, scoop the cheesy Philly mixture onto the toasted hoagie rolls, evenly dividing the mixture between the four buns. (If you are not enjoying them all immediately, do not add the mixture to the buns to avoid soggy buns.)
- Serve your Chicken Philly Sandwiches immediately while it is still hot. Pair with your favorite sides and enjoy.
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