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A delicious Chicken Cheese Steak Recipe featuring grilled chicken slices, melted cheese, fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and a creamy sauce, all layered inside a crispy baguette. A flavorful and satisfying sandwich perfect for lunch or dinner.

Best Chicken Cheese Steak Recipe (30 Min)

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This chicken cheese steak recipe transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering sandwich. Featuring seasoned chicken strips, perfectly caramelized onions and peppers, and melted provolone cheese, all nestled in a toasted hoagie roll. A healthier twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak that's ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 545
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium onions thinly sliced
  • 2 green bell peppers sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For Assembly
  • 4 hoagie rolls
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • Optional: sliced mushrooms hot peppers, mayonnaise

Equipment

  • Large skillet or griddle pan
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Prep the Ingredients
  1. Slice chicken breast against the grain into very thin strips
  2. Cut onions and peppers into thin slices
  3. Split hoagie rolls lengthwise, keeping them connected on one side
Cook the Vegetables
  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat
  2. Add sliced onions and peppers
  3. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized
  4. Remove vegetables and set aside
Cook the Chicken
  1. In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat
  2. Add sliced chicken, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
  3. Cook for 5-7 minutes until chicken is no longer pink
  4. Return vegetables to the pan and mix well
Assembly
  1. Preheat broiler
  2. Place hoagie rolls on a baking sheet
  3. Divide chicken and vegetable mixture among rolls
  4. Top each with 2 slices of provolone cheese
  5. Broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles

Nutrition

Calories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 45gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 890mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • Refrigerate filling up to 3 days
  • Freeze chicken 20 minutes before slicing
  • Toast rolls before filling
  • Use cast iron for better caramelization
  • Don't overcrowd pan
  • Watch carefully when broiling
  • Try different cheeses (American, mozzarella)
  • Add mushrooms or jalapeños
  • Serve over salad (low-carb option)

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