A delicious hot sandwich filled with chicken, bell peppers, onions topped with melted provolone cheese. These Chicken Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches are perfect for dinner or lunch.
Ready in just 20 minutes means you can serve these sandwiches any day of the week!
Cheesesteak sandwich
These chicken philly cheesesteak sandwiches are so filling and delicious! They are perfect for quick weeknight dinners and hearty lunches.
I know these aren't a traditional philly sandwich. I mean, there's no steak and I've used provolone cheese. But we call these chicken phillies or chicken cheesesteak sandwiches in our house.
If you think they just can't be called a philly sandwich, go ahead and call them a chicken sandwich with peppers and onions!
No matter what these sandwiches are called, they are delicious. They are filled with lots of juicy chicken and sauteed peppers and onions all piled on a hearty roll.
Key ingredients
- Chicken - I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You could also use thighs
- Bell peppers - Red, yellow or orange are my favorites
- Onions - I used a yellow onion, but a white onion works too
- Cheese - Provolone, pepper jack or even cheddar. Pick a cheese you love!
- Roll - Crusty roll is my preference, but I've also used soft hoagie rolls
Step by step directions
- Saute peppers and onions in a large pan with a bit of oil
- Add chicken and seasoning
- Cook until chicken is cooked through
- Place cheese on top and cook for an additional minute until cheese is melted
- Place filling on a crusty roll spread with mayo
- Serve hot
Recipe tips
- Slice peppers and onions about the same thickness
- Slice chicken into ½ inch strips
- You can toast the inside of your buns if you prefer. Slice open buns and place in a preheated 400°F oven for 3-5 minutes until buns are slightly toasted
- Feel free to omit the bun altogether and just enjoy on a plate and eat with a fork!
Frequently asked questions
These are best eaten right after cooking the filling. However, you can prep all the ingredients ahead of time to save time.
Slice the peppers, and onions and chicken ahead of time and store in separate containers until ready to cook.
Serving suggestions
Serve with any of your favorite side dishes. Some of my favorites include
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Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
Ingredients
- 4 crusty rolls
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless and cut into strips)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Slice rolls in half and spread mayonnaise on inside of rolls4 crusty rolls, ¼ cup mayonnaise
- Place olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add peppers and onions and cook for 3-5 minutes until beginning to soften.1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 bell peppers, 1 onion
- Add chicken strips and seasoning. Continue cooking until chicken cooks through, about 5-7 minutes.1 pound chicken breast, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Roughly divide mixture into 4 sections just by moving around in the pan. Place a piece of cheese over each section.4 slices provolone cheese
- Let cheese melt for about 1 minute and then use a spatula to scoop out mixture and place in prepared rolls
- Serve hot
Notes
- Slice peppers and onions about the same thickness
- Slice chicken into ½ inch strips
- You can toast the inside of your buns if you prefer. Slice open buns and place in a preheated 400°F oven for 3-5 minutes until buns are slightly toasted
- Feel free to omit the bun altogether and just enjoy on a plate and eat with a fork!
- Any type of sliced cheese may be used instead of provolone
David @ Spiced says
You had me at cheesesteak! The combo of onions, peppers and cheese is a good base for deliciousness no matter what type of meat you use. I bet you could add a spoonful of marinara to this, too!
Valentina says
I love that this super delicious looking sandwich is made of just a few simple ingredients that most of us have on hand. 🙂 ~Valentina
(The pepper in your photo are gorgeous. So vibrant!)