Description
Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet delivers a speedy weeknight dinner solution that packs serious flavor into one pan. Sizzling peppers, melted cheese, and tender chicken come together faster than you can order takeout, making your meal prep a total breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 ounces provolone cheese
Vegetables:
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 bell peppers
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 1 dash hot sauce
Instructions
- Slice 1.5 pounds of chicken into thin strips. Blend 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 0.5 teaspoon oregano, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper to create a robust seasoning mix for your meat.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at 375°F. Carefully place seasoned chicken strips and cook for 5-6 minutes, ensuring each piece turns golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate. Without cleaning the skillet, pour 1 tablespoon olive oil and add sliced yellow onion, bell peppers, and cremini mushrooms.
- Sauté vegetables at 350°F for 4-5 minutes, sprinkling 0.25 teaspoon salt and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even caramelization.
- Reintroduce chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the sautéed vegetables. Distribute 8 ounces of provolone cheese across the top of the mixture.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to 300°F. Let cheese melt completely for 2-3 minutes, creating a luxurious blanket over your protein and vegetables.
- Remove skillet from heat. Dot 2 tablespoons butter across the surface, allowing it to create a rich, glossy finish. Scatter 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley and add a dash of hot sauce for a zesty kick.
- Serve immediately, ensuring each portion includes a perfect balance of juicy chicken, caramelized vegetables, and melted cheese.
Notes
- Use high-quality provolone for the most authentic cheesesteak flavor and creamy melt.
- Slice chicken and vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Cut chicken against the grain to keep meat tender and prevent chewiness.
- For low-carb diets, serve over cauliflower rice or with zucchini noodles instead of traditional bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11-14 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg