Description
This Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak is a flavorful twist on the classic cheesesteak sandwich, combining tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with sautéed onions and peppers, topped with melted mozzarella or provolone cheese. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal with a kick.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 hoagie rolls or sub buns
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté onions and bell pepper: Add the thinly sliced onion and green bell pepper (if using) to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables become soft and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add chicken and seasonings: Stir in shredded cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Preheat broiler: Preheat your oven broiler or toaster oven on high to prepare for melting the cheese on the sandwiches.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Open the hoagie rolls and place them on a baking sheet. Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly into each roll.
- Add cheese topping: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese over the buffalo chicken in each sandwich.
- Broil the sandwiches: Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 2 to 4 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese melts and is bubbly without burning.
- Optional finishing touches: Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing and garnish with chopped green onions or parsley before serving for added flavor and freshness.
Notes
- You can omit the green bell pepper if you prefer a milder sandwich.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to your preferred spice level.
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Watch carefully when broiling as cheese can burn quickly.
- Substitute mozzarella or provolone with your favorite melting cheese.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free hoagie rolls.
