Description
This Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak recipe combines tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with sautéed onions and optional bell peppers, all melted under gooey mozzarella or provolone cheese inside toasted hoagie rolls. It’s a quick and flavorful twist on the classic cheesesteak perfect for a weeknight meal or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Assembly
- 4 hoagie rolls or sub buns
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté onions and peppers: Add the thinly sliced onion and optional green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes until they soften and begin to caramelize, enhancing their natural sweetness.
- Add chicken and season: Stir in shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook for 3–4 minutes, allowing the chicken to heat through and absorb the spicy buffalo flavor.
- Preheat the broiler: While the chicken heats, preheat the oven broiler or a toaster oven to prepare for melting the cheese on the sandwiches.
- Assemble sandwiches: Open each hoagie roll and place them on a baking sheet. Evenly distribute the buffalo chicken mixture inside each roll.
- Add cheese topping: Generously top each sandwich with shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese to ensure a gooey finish.
- Broil sandwiches: Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 2–4 minutes, watching carefully until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
- Optional garnishes: Remove from the oven and optionally drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the sandwiches. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley for added freshness and flavor before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked shredded rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce depending on your preferred spice level.
- For a vegetarian alternative, use buffalo cauliflower or mushrooms instead of chicken.
- If you don’t have a broiler, you can melt the cheese in a 375°F oven for about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve with celery sticks and extra ranch or blue cheese dressing for a classic buffalo experience.
