Ultimate Chicken Cheese Steak Sandwiches (Printable)
Juicy chicken with caramelized peppers and onions under melted provolone on a toasted roll.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F for toasting the rolls and melting the cheese.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 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 another 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add the sliced chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
04 - Return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet with the chicken. Stir to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
05 - Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise, leaving one edge intact. Lightly butter the insides of each roll. Place 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 the sandwiches to the oven for 3–4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- Came together in under 40 minutes even on my most exhausted weeknights
- The cheese to veggie ratio is absolute perfection every time
02 -
- Cutting chicken against the grain into thin slices makes all the difference in texture
- Do not skip toasting the rolls first, otherwise they get soggy fast
03 -
- Let the vegetables get really caramelized, that depth of flavor is everything
- Use a spatula to press the filling into the roll so nothing falls out