Description
This Chicken Philly Sandwich recipe offers a delicious twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak by using tender chicken breasts or thighs sautéed with bell peppers and onions, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic powder, then topped with melted provolone cheese and served in warm sausage rolls. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Avocado Oil (divided)
- 8 oz Chicken Breasts or Chicken Thighs (boneless, trimmed of excess fat)
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder (divided)
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
Vegetables
- 1/2 medium Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium Green Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 large Onion, thinly sliced
Other
- 4 slices Provolone Cheese
- 2 Sausage Rolls
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Generously season the chicken breasts or thighs on all sides with salt, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder. Allow the chicken to rest at room temperature while you prepare the vegetables.
- Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the red and green bell peppers and the onion. Set these aside for cooking.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board; tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil to the skillet. Add the sliced peppers and onions along with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred, about 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce the heat back to medium.
- Slice the chicken: Thinly slice the cooked chicken into strips, then stir the chicken back into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables until combined.
- Melt the cheese: Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture into two piles in the skillet, roughly shaped to fit the sausage rolls. Place 2 slices of provolone cheese on top of each pile and cover the skillet briefly to let the cheese melt over the mixture.
- Warm the rolls: Heat the sausage rolls in the microwave for about 20 seconds to make them warm and soft.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spoon one pile of the cheesy chicken and vegetable mixture into each warmed sausage roll. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for more moisture or chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- If you can’t find sausage rolls, substitute with hoagie rolls or any sturdy sandwich rolls.
- You can add a bit of hot sauce or mustard inside the rolls for added flavor.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to avoid dryness.
- The recipe makes two hearty sandwiches, perfect for serving two people.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
