Description
Whipping up Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet brings restaurant-style flavor straight to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction. Melty cheese, tender chicken, and colorful peppers create a quick weeknight dinner that satisfies your craving for comfort food without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 cup provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
Instructions
- Slice 1.5 lbs chicken breasts into thin ¼-inch strips against the grain, ensuring tender and even pieces for quick cooking.
- Chop 1 large green bell pepper and 1 large onion into uniform bite-sized pieces for consistent texture and even cooking.
- Finely mince 2 cloves of garlic to maximize flavor release in your skillet dish.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F) until the oil shimmers and looks glossy.
- Carefully place chicken strips in a single layer across the hot skillet, allowing each piece to brown evenly without overcrowding.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate, keeping the delicious browned bits in the skillet for added flavor.
- Sauté diced peppers and onions in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until they start to soften.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, releasing its aromatic qualities into the vegetables.
- Return chicken to the skillet, mixing thoroughly with the sautéed vegetables.
- Season the mixture with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper, stirring to distribute the spices evenly.
- Pour ¼ cup beef broth into the skillet, allowing it to simmer for 1-2 minutes and create a light sauce.
- Distribute 2 tbsp cream cheese across the chicken and vegetable mixture, creating small melting pockets of richness.
- Sprinkle 1 cup provolone cheese generously over the entire skillet surface.
- Cover the skillet and let cheese melt for 2-3 minutes at low heat until completely smooth and bubbly.
- Remove from heat immediately and serve while the cheese is hot and gooey.
Notes
- Cut chicken against the grain to ensure each bite stays tender and easy to chew.
- Select fresh bell peppers and onions for maximum flavor and crisp texture in your skillet.
- Low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat provolone work perfectly for a lighter version of this dish.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best heat distribution and beautiful golden-brown chicken and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 359 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 718 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 103 mg