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This chicken Philly cheesesteak is everything you love about Philly cheesesteaks but with chicken instead of beef. Tender strips of chicken are smothered in onions, peppers, and cheese for an easy and delicious sandwich.
I love a good Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. We have a local place that we go to regularly that is absolutely delicious. But sometimes you just have that craving or want to mix it up a little bit, and making it at home is really quite simple and fast!
Some of my favorite foods are new twists on old classics. That’s the case with this amazing chicken Philly cheesesteak sandwich. It’s really just a traditional cheesesteak … except with chicken instead of steak. And I think it’s even better than the original!
The chicken in this recipe is cut into thin strips and covered in garlic, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and of course, cheese. It’s all stuffed inside a hoagie roll for a sandwich that’s hearty, comforting, delicious, and pretty healthy, too! You’ve got to give it a try.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Cheesesteak
This is one of my favorite sandwiches to eat. Here’s why I think you’ll love it.
- Easy to make. Cheesesteaks are one of those sandwiches where it seems easier to just buy them at a restaurant instead of making them. But this chicken cheesesteak recipe is actually super easy! It uses a lot of ingredients you’re likely to already have, the instructions are straightforward, and it only takes 30 minutes.
- Healthier. If you’re craving a cheesesteak, this chicken sandwich is so much healthier than the traditional version. By using chicken instead of steak, this recipe becomes way healthier. Plus, it has tons of vegetables!
- Great for parties. I make this recipe all the time just for myself, but it’s also great for parties. You can make a few chicken Philly cheesesteaks and cut them into smaller portions to serve to a large crowd. They’ll fly off the table!
Ingredients Needed
Here’s everything you need to make these cheesy chicken sandwiches. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the page to see the exact amounts for each ingredient.
- Hoagie rolls
- Olive oil
- Chicken – Both chicken breasts and boneless, skinless thighs work great here, thighs stay a little juicier if you tend to overcook chicken breast.
- Salt
- Pepper – For best results, use freshly-ground black pepper.
- Garlic powder
- Butter
- Mushrooms
- Green bell pepper
- Onion – Yellow or white onions are best for this recipe.
- Garlic
- Provolone cheese – Provolone is the classic choice, but this recipe is just as good with white American cheese or Cheez Whiz if that’s more your style — both melt beautifully over the warm chicken and veggies.
Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
Ingredients
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken, breasts or thighs, cut into thin strips
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 white or yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 5-6 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then toss until evenly coated.1 pound chicken, Salt, Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, add the chicken, and cook for 7-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and keep warm, or use a separate skillet to cook the vegetables.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Melt the butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms, and cook for 5-6 minutes until they start to soften. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then add the garlic and cook for about 2 more minutes, until you can smell the garlic and the veggies are cooked.1 tablespoon butter, 8 ounces mushrooms, 1/2 green bell pepper, 1/2 white or yellow onion, 1 clove garlic
- Add the chicken to the vegetables and mix until combined.
- Top the skillet with the sliced cheese, and cover for 1-2 minutes until the cheese has melted.5-6 slices provolone cheese
- Scoop the mixture into the rolls and serve.4 hoagie rolls
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days, though the bread will get soggy after the first day. It is best to store the meat and bread separately.
- To make it easier to cut the chicken, try placing the meat in the freezer for 15-30 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
Here’s how to make this easy sandwich. It only takes 30 minutes!
- Season the chicken. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and toss to coat.
- Cook the chicken. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the chicken and cook until it’s browned and cooked all the way through, which should take 7-8 minutes. Remove from the pan but keep the chicken warm.
- Sauté the veggies. Melt the butter in the skillet, then add the onions, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Cook until they start to soften, which should take 5-6 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and cook until it’s fragrant and the vegetables are cooked all the way through. This should take about 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken. Put the chicken back in the skillet with the vegetables, and mix until well combined.
- Melt the cheese. Put slices of cheese on top of the mixture, and cover the skillet. Cook until the cheese is melted, which should take 1-2 minutes.
- Serve. Scoop the cheesy chicken and veggie mixture into the rolls and serve.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Here are a few tricks that you can try when you make this chicken sandwich.
- Use fresh rolls. Your sandwich will be even better if you can find fresh hoagie rolls from a bakery. Don’t worry, this chicken Philly cheesesteak is incredible if you serve it on hoagies from the grocery store. But you can take it to the next level by using tender fresh-baked bread.
- Chill the chicken. It can be really difficult to cut chicken into thin strips. If you struggle when you try to cut the meat, just throw it in the freezer for 15-30 minutes. That will get the meat cold enough that you can easily slice it.
- Really brown the chicken. The best way to get flavor on the chicken is to brown it. Make sure that your chicken gets some good color in the skillet. If it’s cooking without getting any color, turn the heat up.
What to Serve With Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
My favorite way to eat this cheesesteak is by serving it with some traditional sandwich side dishes. Here are a few of my favorites.
- Air Fryer Tater Tots
- Lemon-Herb Potato Salad
- Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
- Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
- Fat Free Potato Chips
- Air Fryer Onion Rings
How to Store Leftovers
Leftover chicken Philly cheesesteaks can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. However, the bread will get soggy pretty quickly, so I recommend eating leftover sandwiches as quickly as possible. Or the meat and melted cheese mixture can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days, and you can just assemble a sandwich after reheating the meat.
Freezing
I don’t recommend freezing this recipe. The texture of the sandwich won’t be very good after you freeze it and thaw it.
Provolone is the traditional choice and what I use most often, but white American cheese and Cheez Whiz both work well too if you want that classic Philly-shop flavor. Any of the three will melt nicely over the warm chicken and veggies.
You can cook the chicken and vegetable filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. When you’re ready to eat, just reheat the filling and assemble the sandwiches so the rolls stay fresh.
A soft but sturdy hoagie roll is key. It needs to be able to hold all that juicy chicken, cheese, and veggies without falling apart. Fresh, bakery-style hoagie rolls make the biggest difference if you can find them.
More Easy Sandwiches to Make
If you’re anything like me, then you love making and eating sandwiches. Here are a few more of my favorite easy sandwich recipes.
Oh, yes. I am so in for this. I love Philly cheesesteak, and all the ingredients are actually perfect for chicken, too. I can’t believe I never thought of this before!
This Chicken Philly Cheesesteak looks so inviting! I am drooling over it!
Everyone at my house really loved it! Can’t wait to make it again!
This is so good! I make this all the time! So quick and easy,i like to put dukes mayonnaise on mine and sticking it in the oven a few minutes to crisp up, husband does A1 instead but both are great! For a lil something different I’ll do blackened seasoning once in a while….heavy handed! Its good too!
It’s a good base recipe, but the chicken needs more seasoning. It was entirely too bland.