Ultimate Chicken Cheese Steak Sandwiches (Printable)
Juicy chicken with caramelized peppers and onions, melted provolone on toasted hoagie rolls for an indulgent handheld favorite.
# 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:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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 the remaining 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 the rolls 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.
08 - Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The chicken stays incredibly juicy while getting those gorgeous crispy edges
- Melting provolone over hot chicken and veggies creates the most irresistible cheesy pull
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes even on your busiest weeknights
02 -
- Butterflying the chicken breasts before slicing makes them much easier to cut thinly and evenly
- Crowding the skillet when cooking vegetables will steam them instead of caramelizing, so work in batches if needed
03 -
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking so it stays juicy when you bite into it
- A drizzle of garlic butter over the finished sandwich takes it from great to unforgettable