Description
This Best Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak recipe features tender chicken breasts marinated in spicy buffalo sauce, sautéed with onions and green bell peppers, then topped with melted mozzarella cheese in a toasted hoagie roll. It’s a flavorful twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal with a zesty buffalo kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
Vegetables and Fats
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cheese and Bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 hoagie rolls
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the thinly sliced chicken breasts in a bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over them. Mix well to ensure the chicken is fully coated, then let it marinate for at least 10 minutes to absorb the spicy flavors.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and green bell pepper, cooking and stirring occasionally until they soften and become fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Once softened, remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In the same skillet, add the marinated chicken slices. Cook over medium-high heat until the chicken is fully cooked through and develops a slightly crispy exterior, about 6-8 minutes. Stir occasionally to cook evenly.
- Preheat Broiler and Assemble: While the chicken finishes cooking, preheat your oven’s broiler. Split the hoagie rolls and layer in the cooked buffalo chicken and sautéed vegetables. Top each with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Broil the Sandwiches: Place the assembled cheesesteaks on a baking sheet and broil them in the oven for 1-2 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese melts fully and becomes bubbly and lightly golden. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Optionally drizzle extra buffalo sauce over the melted cheese for added heat. Serve the buffalo chicken cheesesteaks hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra spicy kick, add more buffalo sauce or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Substitute mozzarella with provolone or cheddar cheese for different flavor profiles.
- You can prepare the chicken ahead of time and refrigerate marinated chicken for up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
- Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for a classic buffalo chicken experience.
- Use a serrated knife to slice hoagie rolls cleanly without crushing the bread.
