Description
This Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts sautéed with sweet bell peppers and onions, seasoned with Italian herbs and smoked paprika, and topped with melted provolone cheese. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, it brings all the classic Philly cheesesteak flavors in a lighter, healthier version using chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
Protein
- 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, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
Instructions
- Prepare and sauté the vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Sauté the vegetables until they are very tender and slightly caramelized, then remove them from the skillet and place them on a plate.
- Cook the chicken: Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same 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 undisturbed for a couple of minutes to develop a golden brown sear. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Combine and melt cheese: Return the sautéed onions and peppers, along with any juices accumulated on the plate, back into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir everything together well to combine flavors. Sprinkle the shredded provolone cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it sit on low heat until the cheese has fully melted.
- Serve: Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, remove from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet as a standalone dish or with your favorite side.
Notes
- For more spice, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the chicken seasoning.
- You can substitute provolone cheese with mozzarella or American cheese for a different melting texture.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a more filling meal.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in a skillet or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
