The easiest chicken philly cheesesteak sandwich recipe. Thin slices of chicken sautéed with peppers, onions, and mushroom and loaded with cheese served in a hoagie roll. The best part is the incredible cheese pull you get with every bite! This sandwich pairs best with a side of oven-baked steak fries.

A fun variation of the classic philly cheesesteak sandwich, you can’t go wrong with a delicious sandwich! Or, if you’re looking to feed a crowd, our party cheesesteak sliders make the perfect snack!

Two Philly sandwiches alongside each other.

This sandwich is loaded with seasoned chicken, tender peppers, onions, and mushrooms. The provolone cheese melts over the top, all between a soft hoagie roll—it can’t get better than that!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Restaurant quality. You will never need to go out for this sandwich again, once you realize how easy it is to recreate your restaurant favorite right at home.
  • Delicious sandwich. This sandwich will be an absolute crowd pleaser!
  • Easy cooking. This recipe comes together so quickly!

What goes into a chicken Philly?

  • Chicken – boneless skinless chicken breast works best for getting the perfect strips, but you can also use chicken tenderloins, or even chicken thighs!
  • Vegetables – red onions, green bell peppers, and mushrooms are traditional vegetables for this sandwich. 
  • Cheese – provolone cheese is the authentic cheese used in this recipe, but you can also use mozzarella. 
  • Bun – hoagie buns or flat long sub rolls are the perfect bread for this sandwich recipe.
The hoagie roll filled with chicken, vegetables, and provolone cheese.

How to Make a Chicken Philly Sandwich?

Piles of the sliced vegetables and chicken.
  1. Slice the onion and peppers into thin strands, slice the mushrooms
A skillet with the mixed chicken and vegetables.

2. Saute the vegetables in a large skillet. Remove the vegetables from the pan and saute the chicken until fully cooked. Add back the veggies.

A pan of the chicken, vegetable mixture topped with the melted provolone cheese.

3. Top with provolone cheese slices and close the lid until the cheese melts. Spread mayo on the toasted hoagie rolls and fill with chicken, veggie, and cheese mixture.

Recipe FAQs

Can regular sandwich bread be used? 

Yes, you can absolutely use white sandwich bread.

Can this sandwich be made without vegetables?

Yes, you can absolutely make this sandwich with just chicken and cheese!

Can this sandwich be made with gluten-free bread?

You can absolutely make this sandwich with gluten-free bread!

What other proteins can be used in a philly cheesesteak sandwich?

Along with chicken, this sandwich tastes incredible with beef, and even shrimp!

Store & Reheat 

  • Storage. Leftover sandwiches can be tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
  • Reheat. You can eat the sandwiches cold or reheat by toasting in the oven!
  • Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing this sandwich.

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Chicken Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

Author: Valentina Ablaev
Two philly cheesesteak sandwiches alongside each other.
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5 from 37 votes
EASY Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich recipe. Thin slices of chicken sautéed with peppers, onions, and mushroom and loaded with cheese served with a hoagie roll.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb chicken breast boneless skinless, thin sliced
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 green pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp ground paprika
  • 4 oz provolone cheese, sliced
  • 2 hoagie rolls (sandwich rolls)
  • mayo, optional
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Instructions

  • Thinly slice the chicken breast. Slice the onion, mushrooms and cut green peppers into thin strands.
  • In a skillet, saute the mushrooms, peppers and onions with butter and oil until the vegetables are desired doneness. Remove from the skillet.
  • In the same skillet, saute chicken until cooked through. Add the vegetables back to the skillet.
  • Add the garlic and seasonings, cook until garlic is fragrant.
  • Top chicken and veggies with the cheese. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the cheese to melt.
  • Toast the buns and spread with mayonnaise. (TIP: If you like spicy, add sriracha or hot sauce to the mayo.)
  • Divide the cheesy chicken and veggies between two buns.
  • Enjoy, friends.

Notes

  • You can substitute the chicken breast for chicken thighs.
  • Toast the hoagie rolls for added crispiness to the bread.
  • Depending on the size of your hoagie rolls, you may be able to get more sandwiches than two.

Nutrition

669kcal Calories41g Carbs71g Protein24g Fat11g Saturated Fat184mg Cholesterol1280mg Potassium3g Fiber8g Sugar748IU Vitamin A31mg Vitamin C453mg Calcium12mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 669 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 184mg61%
Potassium 1280mg37%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 71g142%
Vitamin A 748IU15%
Vitamin C 31mg38%
Calcium 453mg45%
Iron 12mg67%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: sandwich
Cuisine: American