Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet (Printable)

Tender chicken with caramelized peppers and onions topped with melted provolone in one easy skillet.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
10 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
11 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

→ Cheese

12 - 6 slices provolone cheese

→ To Serve (Optional)

13 - Hoagie rolls or gluten-free buns

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
02 - Add sliced chicken to the hot skillet, season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally.
04 - Stir in minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet, mixing thoroughly with the seasoned vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
06 - Arrange provolone cheese slices evenly over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Cover the skillet and let cheese melt for about 2 minutes until fully melted and bubbling.
07 - Serve hot directly from the skillet or spoon into hoagie rolls for a classic cheesesteak sandwich experience.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One pan means less cleanup and more time enjoying dinner
  • The combination of tender chicken and melted cheese hits that comfort food spot every single time
02 -
  • Crowding the pan with chicken will make it steam instead of sear, so work in batches if necessary
  • Patting the chicken dry before cooking helps achieve better browning
03 -
  • Cast iron or a heavy bottomed skillet gives you the best heat distribution
  • Let the cheese melt undisturbed for that perfect melted blanket effect

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