Description
This Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet is a delicious and easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, bell peppers, onions, and gooey cheese come together in a flavorful dish that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese (or mozzarella)
- Optional chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken: Add sliced chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add bell peppers and onion. Sauté until softened and slightly caramelized. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Combine ingredients: Return chicken to the skillet, add Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the skillet, reduce heat, cover, and let the cheese melt for 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a low-carb meal, serve as is or over cauliflower rice.
- For a heartier option, serve over toasted hoagie rolls or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 skillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
