Description
This Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender sliced chicken breasts sautéed with sweet bell peppers and onions, seasoned with Italian herbs and smoked paprika, then topped with melted provolone cheese. It’s an easy, satisfying dish perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
Protein and Dairy
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
Seasonings and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare and Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sliced red and green bell peppers, sliced yellow onion, and season generously with salt and pepper. Sauté the vegetables until they become very tender, then transfer them onto a plate and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts along with the Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange the chicken in a single layer and let it cook undisturbed for a couple of minutes to develop a nice sear.
- Sauté Chicken Until Done: Continue cooking the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it is fully cooked through and browned on the edges.
- Combine Ingredients and Melt Cheese: Return the sautéed onions and peppers along with any accumulated juices from the plate back into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir everything together to combine well. Sprinkle the shredded provolone cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover and Finish: Cover the skillet with a lid and let it sit on low heat until the provolone cheese melts completely. Once melted, remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes during cooking.
- You can substitute provolone cheese with mozzarella or cheddar if preferred.
- Use skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture.
- Serve with toasted hoagie rolls or over rice for a complete meal.
- If you want a lower-fat option, reduce the olive oil or use a non-stick skillet to minimize oil usage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
