Description
Chicken cheesesteak skillet brings sandwich flavor to one quick pan with tender chicken, peppers, onions, and melted cheese. It’s fast, hearty, and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat (375°F) for 2 minutes until the surface shimmers.
- Add 1 lb sliced chicken breast to the hot skillet and spread pieces evenly. Sear for 4-5 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides.
- Toss in 1 sliced green bell pepper, 1 sliced onion, and 2 cups sliced mushrooms. Stir to combine with the chicken.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper across the skillet. Mix thoroughly to distribute seasonings.
- Continue cooking the mixture for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until your vegetables become soft and slightly caramelized.
- Lay 4 slices of provolone cheese across the top of the skillet. Cover with a lid and remove from heat, letting the residual warmth melt the cheese for 2-3 minutes.
- Check that chicken is fully cooked to 165°F internal temperature before serving directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Slice chicken against the grain for more tender, easier-to-eat pieces that will stay juicy during cooking.
- Choose fresh, crisp bell peppers for the best flavor and texture in this quick skillet meal.
- For a lower-carb version, serve the cheesesteak mixture over cauliflower rice or mixed greens instead of bread.
- Swap provolone with Swiss or white cheddar cheese if you prefer a different melting cheese with slightly varied flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg