Description
This Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal featuring tender, seasoned chicken breasts sautéed with sweet bell peppers and onions, all topped with melted provolone cheese for a satisfying and cheesy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
Chicken
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Cheese
- 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 thinly sliced peppers and onion along with salt and pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are very tender, then transfer them to a plate and set aside.
- 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 without stirring for a few minutes to develop a nice brown crust.
- Sauté the Chicken Thoroughly: Continue cooking and stirring the chicken until it is fully cooked through and browned evenly.
- Combine and Melt Cheese: Return the sautéed vegetables and any juices from the plate back into the skillet with the chicken. Stir to combine everything evenly, then sprinkle the shredded provolone cheese on top. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it sit until the cheese has melted.
- Serve: Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, remove the skillet from heat, and serve the Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet hot.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced chicken breasts for the best texture that mimics traditional cheesesteak meat.
- If provolone is unavailable, mozzarella or Monterey Jack can be good substitutes for melting cheeses.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, especially salt and pepper, depending on your preference.
- The dish is best served immediately to enjoy the melted cheese and juicy chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
