Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteaks Recipe

Name: Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteaks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 12 ounces chicken cutlets, thinly sliced; 1 cup vertically sliced onion; 1 cup red bell pepper strips; 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese; 4 (2-ounce) submarine or hoagie rolls

Servings: persons

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Remove 1 chile and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can; mince chile. Set chile and sauce aside. Reserve remaining chiles and sauce for another use.
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Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; saute 4 minutes or until done. Remove chicken from pan. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and thyme; saute 4 minutes. Stir in chile and adobo sauce; cook 30 seconds. Add chicken and salt; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Divide mixture evenly among rolls.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided, 12 ounces chicken cutlets, thinly sliced, 1 cup vertically sliced onion, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteaks falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteaks

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