Description
Sizzling Philadelphia-style chicken cheesesteak skillet promises a flavor-packed meal that brings street-corner magic directly to home kitchens. Melted provolone, tender chicken, and caramelized peppers create a quick, irresistible dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Vegetables and Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth (optional, for extra moisture)
- 4 slices provolone cheese (or mozzarella)
- Hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
- Cooked rice or cauliflower rice
- Lettuce wraps
Instructions
- Ignite a culinary symphony by sizzling olive oil and butter in a sprawling skillet over robust medium-high flames, creating a golden canvas for flavor development.
- Introduce thinly sliced chicken to the heated terrain, showering it with a harmonious blend of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Dance the chicken across the skillet for approximately 5-6 minutes, choreographing occasional stirs until each morsel transforms into a golden-kissed, thoroughly cooked masterpiece.
- Gently evacuate the chicken from the skillet, allowing it a momentary respite while preparing the next flavor layer.
- Within the same seasoned skillet, usher in sliced onions and bell peppers, allowing them to waltz and caramelize for 5 minutes with gentle stirring.
- Welcome minced garlic into the vegetable medley, letting it pirouette briefly and release its aromatic essence.
- Should the skillet appear parched, cascade chicken broth to deglaze and capture every whisper of accumulated flavor.
- Reunite the golden chicken with the softened vegetable ensemble, intertwining them in a delectable embrace.
- Crown the skillet with provolone cheese slices, draping them like a luxurious blanket over the mixture.
- Cloak the skillet with a lid, creating a steamy sanctuary for the cheese to melt into creamy submission.
- Serve this vibrant creation nestled in hoagie rolls, cascading over rice, or embraced by crisp lettuce wraps for a versatile dining experience.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting the amount of smoked paprika and garlic powder to suit personal taste preferences.
- Choose lean chicken breasts for a healthier version, ensuring the meat stays tender by slicing against the grain and not overcooking.
- Swap provolone with dairy-free cheese alternatives like nutritional yeast or vegan cheese for lactose-intolerant or plant-based dieters.
- Transform this dish into a meal prep champion by storing components separately in airtight containers, keeping the chicken and vegetables crisp for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg