Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet (Printable version)

Tender chicken with caramelized peppers and onions topped with melted provolone in a quick one-pan skillet.

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
10 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
11 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

→ Cheese

12 - 6 slices provolone cheese

→ To Serve (Optional)

13 - Hoagie rolls or gluten-free buns

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and just cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Return chicken to the skillet, mixing thoroughly with the vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes to heat through.
05 - Arrange provolone cheese slices evenly over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Cover the skillet and let cheese melt, about 2 minutes.
06 - Serve hot as is or spoon into hoagie rolls for a classic sandwich experience.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its faster than delivery and infinitely more satisfying
  • The cheese creates this incredible melty blanket over everything
  • Clean up is literally just one pan, which is basically magic
02 -
  • Do not crowd the pan when cooking the chicken or it will steam instead of sear
  • The vegetables continue cooking after you add the garlic, so keep that last minute quick
  • Covering the pan at the end is crucial for getting the cheese fully melted
03 -
  • Slice your chicken when it is slightly frozen for easier cutting
  • Let your skillet get properly hot before adding ingredients for better browning

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