Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Ingredients
The chicken Philly cheesesteak is identical to the traditional beef Philly cheesesteak. Build your sandwich with any or all of your favorite toppings.
Chicken breast: Instead of beef, the protein backbone of the chicken philly cheesesteak is boneless skinless chicken breast. Use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead for juicier, softer meat.
Green bell pepper: Bell peppers are an essential vegetable in both Philly variants. Replace green bell peppers with slightly sweeter yellow or red bell peppers.
Caramelized onions have an incredible flavor! Onions can be yellow, sweet, or white.
Mushroom: Softened, cooked mushrooms add a slight sweetness and umami flavor to your philly sandwich.
Provolone is the standard Philly cheesesteak cheese of choice due to its neutral flavor and ease of melting. Sliced white American cheese and Swiss cheese are excellent substitutes. Many Philadelphia food trucks swear on Cheez Whiz as well!
Hoagie: A hoagie roll (long flat roll) is used to make a traditional Philly. Any white bun or sandwich bread would suffice. Use what you have!
Seasoning: Season the chicken as it cooks or the sandwich at the end with a touch of salt and pepper.
Veggies: If you want a little heat or tang, try jalapeos or banana peppers. If you want something crunchy, lettuce is a terrific choice.
Sauces: Spread mayonnaise or spicy sauce on your hoagie before broiling it. Ranch sauce can be used directly on the sandwich or as a dipping sauce.
Seasoning: If you need something more than salt and pepper, try Italian seasoning, paprika, or garlic powder.
Protein: To completely elevate your chicken cheesesteak sandwich, add chunks of fried crisp bacon.
Making a Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Only a few simple ingredients, thirty minutes, and one skillet are needed to make this chicken Philly cheesesteak. Here’s a rundown of the basic procedures to get you started.
Prepare the following ingredients: Chicken should be cut into tiny pieces. Prepare the peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
Sauté the vegetables: Sauté the onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms one at a time in a big skillet. Transfer to a separate bowl.
Cook the chicken as follows: Cook the chicken until golden brown in the same skillet. Season the vegetables one more.
Serve with cheese: Place sliced cheese on top and simmer over low heat until the cheese melts completely.
Fill hoagie buns with filling and serve!
3 Ways to Improve Your Chicken Philly
With these three simple methods, you can improve your chicken philly cheesesteak sandwich.
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 little green bell peppers
1 medium yellow onion
1 pound mushrooms
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon powdered black pepper
8 oz. sliced provolone cheese
6 Hoagie rolls
Preheat an oil-splattered skillet. Cook until the onion is golden. Place aside. In the same skillet, sauté the bell peppers until brown, then set aside. Repeat with the mushrooms.
Cook the chicken in the same skillet until golden brown. Reintroduce the vegetables to the mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place slices of provolone on top and cook over low heat until the cheese is completely melted.
Fill hoagie buns with the filling and serve while the cheese melts. Enjoy!
