Chicken Cheesesteak is a healthy twist using chicken instead of beef for a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich. Use organic chicken breasts or even rotisserie chicken to prepare this delicious sub on a hoagie bun. Combine bell peppers, onions, and your choice of other ingredients such as mushrooms and jalapenos. Top with swiss cheese, provolone or American cheese for a mouth-watering treat.
6BreastsChicken, Boneless and Skinless(or Rotisserie chicken sliced thin)
1CupOnions, Sliced
1CupBell Peppers, Sliced
¼ CupOlive Oil or Vegetable Oil
¼CupWorcestershire Sauce
½ CupOlive Oil or Butter
½CupSliced Jalapenos in a Jar
4BunsSliced Hoagie Buns(Philly Buns or Sub Buns)
4SlicesCheese(Swiss, Provolone, or American Cheese)
Instructions
Cut chicken breasts into thin slices and place in a large bowl.
Cut onion and bell peppers into thin slices and place in the bowl with chicken.
Add 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil to chicken, bell peppers and onions.
Heat skillet on medium high.
Add chicken mixture and cook until chicken is done and onions and bell peppers are tender - about 15 minutes.
Add 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce to mixture and cook 5 minutes.
Remove skillet from heat.
In another skillet or on a griddle, heat 1/2 cup olive oil or butter on medium high heat.
Place sliced Hoagie buns face down in butter and toast until golden.
Remove buns and place on serving plate.
Top with cooked chicken, bell peppers and onions.
Add a slice of Swiss Philly cheese or Provolone or American. I tear it in half to fit the buns.
Place a few Jalapeños (from a jar) on top.
Close buns and serve.
Notes
Calorie values are approximate and are dependent upon ingredients chosen.Can top your philly sub with your favorite toppings such as pickles, mustard or ranch dressing, lettuce, tomatoes, or and mushrooms.Leftover chicken mixture can be refrigerated for a few days and reheated in the microwave for a super fast Chicken Cheesesteak next time!Chicken, bell peppers, onion, and Worcestershire Sauce can be cooked, cooled and frozen for a great make-ahead meal. Simply thaw frozen mixture, reheat in a bowl in the microwave. Toast buns and place reheated mixture and cheese on top. Super easy for a week night dinner or a quick lunch.