Ultimate Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks Recipe – Easy Comfort Food Dinner Idea
This ultimate chicken Philly cheese steaks recipe is juicy, cheesy, and flavorful, made with chicken, peppers, onions, and provolone in toasted hoagie rolls. Perfect for family dinners, weeknight meals, or a comforting homemade sandwich.
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet or large frying pan
- Cutting board and sharp knife
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Oven or toaster for rolls
- Lid for skillet (to melt cheese)
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (thinly sliced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 bell peppers (sliced, any color)
- 1 cup mushrooms (optional, sliced)
- 6–8 slices provolone cheese (or preferred cheese)
- 4 hoagie rolls (toasted)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice chicken thinly against the grain. Season with garlic powder, paprika, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet. Sauté onions and peppers until caramelized (8–10 minutes). Add mushrooms if using. Remove and set aside.
- Cook chicken in the same skillet until golden brown and cooked through (5–7 minutes).
- Return veggies to the skillet, mixing with chicken.
- Lay cheese slices over the mixture, cover with a lid, and let melt.
- Toast hoagie rolls lightly.
- Fill rolls with cheesy chicken and veggie mixture. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush rolls with garlic butter before toasting.
- Swap proteins (turkey, steak, tofu) or cheeses (cheddar, pepper jack, Swiss) for variety.
- Whole-grain or gluten-free rolls make it healthier.
- Covering the skillet ensures maximum cheese melt.
- Best served immediately, but filling can be made ahead and reheated.