Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
228 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet
Description
Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet uses olive oil for cooking thinly sliced chicken breast until golden brown, then sautées a mix of red, orange, and yellow bell peppers with yellow onion and garlic seasoned with ranch mix, salt, and pepper. Once the vegetables are tender, the chicken is combined back into the pan and topped with shredded white cheddar cheese, which melts under a covered skillet.
The dish offers a balance of tender cooked chicken, sweet and soft bell peppers and onion, and melted cheese creating a creamy, savory texture throughout. The ranch seasoning adds an herbaceous, slightly tangy flavor enhancing the chicken and vegetables.
This skillet meal is versatile: it can be served on hoagie rolls or wraps for sandwiches, or enjoyed alone, over rice, cauliflower rice, or greens for lower-carb options. Its straightforward preparation suits casual meals and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1.5 Tbsp olive oil divided, 22g
- 1.25 lb. chicken breast thinly sliced, boneless, skinless
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced, large, (250g
- 3 bell pepper thinly sliced - I used a red, orange and yellow, medium, 315g
- 4 cloves garlic minced - or 1 Tbsp minced
- 2 Tbsp ranch seasoning mix, 14g
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste, ground
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded, white, 84g
Instructions
- Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and add 3/4 Tbsp (11g) of the olive oil. Set to medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate (this helps prevent overcrowding) and wipe the skillet down if needed.
- Reduce heat to medium. Spray the skillet with cooking spray and add the remaining olive oil. Add the onions, peppers, garlic, ranch seasoning mix, salt and pepper. Saute the vegetables until tender, adjusting heat as needed so they don’t burn.
- Stir the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Taste test and add more salt, pepper, or seasoning as needed. Remove from heat.
- Sprinkle it with shredded cheese and cover the skillet until the cheese has melted.
- Serve in a hoagie or wrap, pair with some veggies or rice, or eat over a bed of greens, with cauliflower rice or by itself for a lower carb meal.
Notes
- To make a dairy-free version, omit the ranch seasoning or replace it with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Use dairy-free cheese alternatives or omit cheese to keep the recipe dairy-free.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of skillet (175g) | |
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.3g | 2% |
| Protein | 25.2g | 50% |
| Fat | 11.3g | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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