A chicken Philly cheesesteak recipe loaded with sauteed bell peppers, onion, chicken, and melty cheese atop a soft hoagie bun makes a lighter twist on the classic sandwich.
Why this recipe works
Much like the East Coast classic Philly cheesesteak, this chicken Philly cheesesteak recipe is piled high with thinly sliced peppers, onions, and cheese, except we’re swapping out the beef with chicken. Stacked between hearty hoagie buns, a chicken Philly sandwich packs the perfect balance between flavor and texture in every overstuffed bite.
Ingredients you will need
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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
CHEESE – Because a chicken Philly cheesesteak sandwich doesn’t follow the traditional “rules” as the classic version, the type of cheese you choose is ultimately up to you. Though, I can guarantee that mozzarella cheese and Queso Blanco make it extra mouthwatering. If preferred, you can substitute with provolone cheese, Swiss, American cheese, or cheez wiz.
CHICKEN – We chose to cut our chicken into bite-sized chunks, but you can slice them thinly as you would in the beef version instead. It should go without saying that you can definitely use chicken thighs if that’s what you prefer!
BUN – A hoagie roll is soft, chewy, and sturdy enough to hold heaps of toppings so they are our go-to bread roll for cheesesteaks. However, if you are lucky enough to find Amoroso rolls near you those are also an excellent option.
How to Make Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
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- Preheat oven to 250 F.
- If you have thick chicken breasts, butterfly each one, or gently pound with a meat mallet, to get them to an even thickness. This ensures that they cook quicker, and they are finished cooking at the same time.
- In a small bowl, mix together half of the olive oil, the lemon pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder. Spread the mixture all over the chicken, both sides.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until nicely browned and chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 F.
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside to rest. Do not clean out the skillet.
- Add bell peppers and onion to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop chicken into bite-sized chunks or slices. Add chicken chunks to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss to combine.
- Add Queso dip and stir to coat, heating through. Turn off skillet.
- Place hoagie buns in a baking pan and open them up. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among all the sandwich buns. Top each sandwich with mozzarella cheese.
- Place baking pan into preheated oven and toast sandwiches for 5 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
The chicken Philly cheesesteak mixture can be stored separately from the bun in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat over medium-low heat on the stovetop or pop it in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through. Add the mixture along with cheese on top of the bun and toast in a toaster oven, air fryer, or conventional oven.
Try adding fresh or pickled jalapenos, banana peppers, mushrooms, hot peppers, or even try basting the bread roll with garlic butter before toasting your chicken Philly sandwich. The sky is the limit! Add toppings to suit your taste.
I wouldn’t necessarily consider a chicken cheesesteak healthier than a regular cheesesteak, other than the fact that chicken is leaner and provides a bit more protein. If that’s what you are looking for, then sure! Otherwise, the additional ingredients such as cheese and the bread roll take away from it being an overly healthy meal altogether. To keep it lighter, you can place the chicken mixture in a bowl and enjoy it as-is without the extra carbs and calories from the hoagie roll.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your chicken Philly cheesesteak sandwich with french fries, sweet potato fries, potato chips, onion rings, or a pickle spear.
Optionally deconstruct the chicken cheesesteak to make a tasty bowl without the additional carbs and calories from the hoagie roll if you want to keep it light. Or, place the mixture in a tortilla to make a wrap. Enjoy!
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Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
IMPORTANT – There are often Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!
Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts weighed after trimming
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 small green bell pepper about 1/2 cup sliced
- 1 small red bell pepper about 1/2 cup sliced
- ½ cup sliced onion
- ½ cup queso blanco dip
- 3 hoagie buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Things You’ll Need
- Baking sheet or baking dish
Before You Begin
- If preferred, you can substitute with provolone cheese, Swiss, American cheese, or cheez wiz.
- We chose to cut our chicken into bite-sized chunks, but you can slice them thinly as you would in the beef version instead. It should go without saying that you can definitely use chicken thighs if that’s what you prefer!
- If you are lucky enough to find Amoroso rolls near you those are also an excellent option.
- Optionally deconstruct the chicken cheesesteak to make a bowl without the additional carbs and calories from the hoagie roll if you want to keep it light.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 F.
- If you have thick chicken breasts, butterfly each one, or gently pound with a meat mallet, to get them to an even thickness. This ensures that they cook quicker, and they are finished cooking at the same time.
- In a small bowl, mix together half of the olive oil, the lemon pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder. Spread mixture all over the chicken, both sides.
- Heat remaining olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until nicely browned and chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 F.
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside to rest. Do not clean out the skillet.
- Add bell peppers and onion to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile chop chicken into bite sized chunks. Add chicken chunks to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss to combine.
- Add Queso dip and stir to coat, heating through. Turn off skillet.
- Place hoagie buns in a baking pan and open them up. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among all the sandwich buns. Top each sandwich with mozzarella cheese.
- Place baking pan into preheated oven and toast sandwiches for 5 minutes.
Expert Tips & FAQs
- The chicken Philly cheesesteak mixture can be stored separately from the bun in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat chicken mixture over medium-low heat on the stovetop or pop it in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through. Add the mixture along with cheese on top of the bun and toast in a toaster oven, air fryer, or conventional oven.
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Bryan Coates says
HELP, PLEASE! What can you suggest I use in place of the peppers? My wife will not touch peppers!