Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet (Printable)
A one-pan take on the classic Philly featuring tender chicken, caramelized peppers and onions, and melted provolone cheese.
# 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
# How to Make It:
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. Arrange provolone cheese slices evenly over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Cover the skillet and let cheese melt, about 2 minutes.
05 - Serve hot as is or spoon into hoagie rolls for a classic sandwich experience.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor
- The chicken stays tender while soaking up all those classic Philly flavors
- Ready in under 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan when cooking the chicken will make it steam instead of sear
- Letting the vegetables caramelize properly is what makes this taste restaurant quality
- The cheese melts best when the heat is turned down to low after the chicken returns to the pan
03 -
- A cast iron skillet holds heat beautifully and helps achieve the best sear on the chicken
- Adding a splash of beef broth to the vegetables makes it even richer