Chicken Philly Sandwiches are one of my favorite meals to make! It is so quick to whip up if you have leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken that you need to use. Check out my chicken cheesesteak recipe below!
Chicken Philly Sandwich Recipe
A Chicken Philly Sandwich is my favorite take on a traditional philly cheesesteak. Plus, it’s one that the whole family will love! This meal makes a great lunch or quick dinner any day of the week. You can also serve it with fresh fruit or another vegetable like this Garlic Parmesan Corn on the Cob for a well-rounded and filling meal.
Ingredients for Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
- Cooked, Sliced Chicken – I always use one breast of a rotisserie chicken to keep the recipe super quick and simple. You just can’t beat that pre-cooked, tender chicken!
- Sliced Bell Pepper – You can use any bell peppers you prefer, such as a red bell pepper or a green bell pepper.
- Small, Sliced Onion – Depending on preference, you can use a white onion or a yellow onion.
- Salted Butter – I always prefer salted butter when I’m cooking or baking.
- Worcestershire Sauce – Feel free to add more or less of the sauce and spices as you go. Cooking is so personal to each person’s preferences.
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Buns – You can use hoagie rolls, ciabatta bread, hot dog buns, sub buns, a classic Amoroso roll, or any other sandwich roll that you love.
- Cheese – Depending on your preference, you can use swiss or provolone cheese slices.
- Mayonnaise
How to Make Chicken Philly Sandwiches
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add and melt the tablespoons of butter.
- Once the butter is melted, add your sliced bell peppers and onions to the pan. Continue to stir until the peppers are tender and the onions are translucent and caramelized.
- Then, remove the sautéed onions and peppers from the pan and set aside.
- Add your cooked chicken to the same pan and increase the heat to high.
- Now, add the Worcestershire sauce and stir to fully coat the chicken.
- Once there is no liquid left in the pan, add the peppers and onions back into the pan and stir to combine.
- Next, sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the pan. Toss to coat the chicken pieces and veggie mixture, then turn off the heat.
- Break your slices of cheese to lay them in a single layer on top of the chicken mixture.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit to create the perfect melty cheese while preparing your buns.
- Butter your sub roll, hoagie bun, or bread of choice, then place on a baking sheet in the oven to broil until golden brown.
- Now it’s time to check on your chicken. Once the cheese is melted, use tongs to twist and distribute the melted cheese among the chicken and vegetables.
- And now you’re ready to make the perfect sandwich by spreading mayonnaise on the bun, then top with the chicken, veggie, and cheese mixture.
- ENJOY!
What are chicken cheesesteak sandwiches made of?
Chicken cheesesteaks are just like a traditional philly sandwich, but a chicken version. These chicken sandwiches are full of seasoned meat, bell peppers, onions, and melty cheese all wrapped up in a delicious bun.
Are chicken cheesesteaks healthier than beef?
While chicken does have a lower fat content than beef, cheesesteaks are generally pretty high in sodium. However, you are getting in some protein and vegetables so I think there are a lot worse things you could eat!
Recipes Similar to a Chicken Philly Cheese Sandwich
Easy Chicken Philly Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, sliced chicken (I use one breast of a rotisserie chicken)
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 small onion sliced
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 2 -3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 -1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 -1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 -1/4 tsp black pepper
For the sandwiches
- 8 buns hoagie rolls, ciabatta rolls etc
- 4 slices swiss or provolone cheese
- mayonaise
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add and melt the butter.
- Once the butter is melted, add in the pepper and onion. Stir until the peppers are tender and the onions are translucent and caramelized.
- Remove the peppers and onions. Set aside.
- Add the cooked chicken to the same pan, turn the heat up to high.
- Add in the Worcestershire sauce and stir coating the chicken in the sauce.
- Once there is no liquid left in the pan, add the peppers and onions back into the pan. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt and pepper into the pan.Toss to coat.
- Turn the heat off and break your slices of cheese up on top of the chicken mixture.
- Cover with a lid and let it sit while prepping the rolls or buns.
- Butter the bread of choice and then broil until golden brown.
- Check on the chicken- once the cheese is melted, use tongs to twist and distribute the melted cheese among the chicken.
- Arrange the sandwich by spreading mayonnaise onto the bun and then topping with the chicken, veggie and cheese mixture.
- Enjoy!
Deborah Ortiz says
Great recipe. I cooked the seasoned chicken in my instant pot and it was so delicious and easy to shred with a fork.