Chicken Philly Cheesesteak is an easy, delicious and comforting dinner that cooks in the oven in just 30 minutes on one sheet pan for minimal effort and dishes on busy nights.
The classic Philly Cheesesteak sandwich originated in Philadelphia and consists of steak and melted cheese, often with sauteed tender bell peppers, that's served on a hoagie roll. In this Chicken Philly Cheesesteak recipe, I've used chicken to lighten up the classic while baking everything in one pan for an effortless meal. As is, this dish is gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb and keto.
Serve Chicken Philly Cheesesteak the classic way as a Chicken Philly sandwich on hoagie rolls, or eat it as is on a plate with a sprinkle of hot sauce for a delicious low-carb meal. Pair it with Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad for a balanced meal.
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Ingredients
Here's what you need to make Chicken Philly Cheesesteak:
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
- onion
- red or green bell pepper
- sliced mushrooms
- Swiss cheese
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Here's how to make Chicken Philly Cheesesteak:
1. First, thinly slice the chicken, onion and bell pepper.
2. Next, add the oil, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl and stir. Then, add the thinly sliced chicken, onions, sliced bell peppers and mushrooms, stirring to coat.
3. Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture onto a greased sheet pan and bake at 425 for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
4. Drain off any juices from the pan. Top the cooked chicken and vegetables with slices of cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Substitutions
Want to substitute an ingredient for Chicken Philly Cheesesteak? Here's how:
- Chicken - use sliced steak instead of chicken.
- Olive oil - use an equal amount of a different mild oil such as avocado or vegetable oil.
- Swiss cheese - use a different sliced cheese of your preference such as provolone cheese, american cheese or cheddar cheese.
Variations
Try one of these variations of Chicken Cheesesteak:
- Spicy - add ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the bowl when mixing the oil, salt and pepper prior to coating the chicken and vegetables to add a little heat to the mix.
- Deluxe - add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder to the oil, salt and pepper mixture before adding the chicken and vegetables.
Or try this Sheet Pan Philly Cheesesteak recipe.
Equipment
This equipment comes in handy when making Chicken Philly Cheese Steak:
Storage
Store leftover Chicken Philly Cheesesteak in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months. (Check out this article for more details on how to properly freeze and thaw cooked meat.)
FAQ
Chicken Cheesesteak is made of a combination of cooked sliced chicken, onions, peppers and often mushrooms topped with melted cheese. This mixture is most often served on a sub roll as a sandwich but is great eaten as is for a low-carb meal.
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Pairing
Pair Chicken Philly Cheesesteak with one of these salads for a balanced meal the whole family will love:
Recipe
Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
Equipment
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 (8 oz) pack sliced mushrooms
- 6 slices swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- Slice the chicken, onion and bell pepper.
- Next, add the oil, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl and stir. Then, add the chicken, sliced onion, pepper and mushrooms, stirring to coat.
- Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture onto a greased sheet pan and bake at 425 for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Drain off any juices from the pan. Top the cooked chicken and vegetables with slices of cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
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