Description
A delicious and quick Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet featuring tender chicken breasts, sautéed peppers and onions, and melted provolone cheese for a flavorful, easy-to-make meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
Protein and Seasonings
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Others
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sliced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Season with plenty of kosher salt and black pepper. Sauté the vegetables until they become very tender, then remove them from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Cook the chicken: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts along with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread the chicken in a single layer and allow it to cook undisturbed for a couple of minutes to let it brown, then continue sautéing until fully cooked through.
- Combine and melt cheese: Return the sautéed onions and peppers along with any juices from the plate back into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir everything together thoroughly. Sprinkle the shredded provolone cheese evenly over the mixture, then cover the skillet with a lid until the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Once the cheese has melted, remove from heat and serve the Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes when cooking the chicken.
- You can substitute provolone cheese with mozzarella or cheddar based on preference.
- If you prefer, serve this skillet over toasted hoagie rolls for a classic cheesesteak sandwich experience.
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture.
- Make sure to slice the chicken thinly to ensure quick and even cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste as needed during cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
