Quick Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken and Vegetables
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1 pound tender chicken breast or thighs, sliced into thin strips
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2 tablespoons good quality olive oil
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1 fresh onion, cut into thin slices
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1 colorful bell pepper, sliced thin
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2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
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1 teaspoon rich paprika
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon aromatic dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon fragrant dried thyme
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1 tablespoon savory soy sauce (optional for extra depth of flavor)
→ Sandwich Assembly
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4 fresh hoagie or sub rolls
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4 slices melty provolone or American cheese
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Your choice of toppings: golden sautéed mushrooms, zesty pickled jalapeños, or extra caramelized onions and peppers
# Instructions:
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Get your large skillet nice and hot over medium-high heat, then add the olive oil until it shimmers.
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Add your sliced chicken to the hot pan and let it sizzle, stirring now and then, until it's cooked through and has a lovely golden color, about 5-7 minutes.
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Toss in those colorful sliced onions and peppers, letting them cook until they're tender and starting to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle in the minced garlic and all those fragrant seasonings - paprika, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Let everything cook together until you can smell the garlic's aroma, about 1-2 minutes.
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If you're using it, drizzle that flavor-packed soy sauce over everything and give it a good stir.
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While everything's coming together in the pan, give your hoagie rolls a quick toast until they're just golden.
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Layer a slice of cheese on the bottom half of each warm roll - this helps it melt into all the nooks and crannies.
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Pile that hot, seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture generously onto each roll.
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Pop those loaded sandwiches under the broiler for just a minute or two, watching carefully until the cheese gets all melty and bubbly.
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Now's the time to add any extra toppings you love - maybe some sautéed mushrooms, spicy jalapeños, or extra veggies for crunch.
# Notes:
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These sandwiches are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual weekend lunch.
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Feel free to prep the vegetables ahead of time to make assembly even quicker.