Description
This Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak is a quick and flavorful twist on the classic cheesesteak, featuring shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with sautéed onions and optional bell peppers, topped with melted mozzarella or provolone cheese, all nestled in warm hoagie rolls. Perfect for a satisfying and spicy meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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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 (optional)
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté onions and peppers: Add sliced onion and green bell pepper (if using) to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes until they become soft and slightly caramelized, enhancing their sweetness and flavor.
- Add chicken and season: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture is heated through and well-coated with the sauce.
- Preheat broiler: Preheat your oven broiler or toaster oven to prepare for melting the cheese on the assembled sandwiches.
- Assemble sandwiches: Open the hoagie rolls and lay them on a baking sheet. Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly into each roll.
- Add cheese topping: Sprinkle each sandwich generously with shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese.
- Broil sandwiches: Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 2–4 minutes. Watch carefully and broil until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly and slightly golden.
- Finish and garnish: Optionally drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing, and garnish with chopped green onions or parsley before serving for added flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breast prepared ahead of time to speed up the process.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity according to desired spice level.
- Broil carefully as cheese can burn quickly; keep an eye on sandwiches.
- For extra heat, add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Substitute gluten-free rolls to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Stovetop and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
