Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak

5 from 1 vote

A spicy, cheesy, ultra-comforting buffalo chicken cheesesteak you can make for lunch, dinner, or a late night meal in just 15 minutes.

Servings cheesesteaks

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Ingredients

⅔ pound frozen chicken breast partially thawed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Frank's Red Hot
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 to 4 slices American cheese
2 6-inch hoagie rolls
Light ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing optional topping

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Instructions

Using a sharp chef’s knife or cleaver, shave the chicken as thin as possible. This will give it the proper cheesesteak texture.
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering. Add the shaved chicken and cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Optionally toast the hoagie rolls while the chicken cooks.
Turn heat to low and add the Frank's Red Hot and shredded cheddar. Stir to combine well and let the cheese melt.
Once the cheese has melted, separate the chicken into oblong piles, one per sandwich. Cover each pile with a layer of American cheese and let it melt. You can cover the pan if you want to speed up the melting.
Finally, open your rolls, turn them upside down, and place them over each pile of chicken like a little tent. Slide a spatula under the whole thing, hold onto the roll, and flip it over onto a plate for serving.
Serve hot, optionally topped with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Notes

Frozen chicken: Frozen meat can be sliced super thin which gives the proper cheesesteak texture. You can defrost the chicken in the microwave for a little (like 15 to 30 seconds) to help make cutting easier if needed. A sharp chef’s knife with a little weight behind it also helps a lot. Check out my favorite Chinese chef’s knife here which is perfect for cutting frozen meat and other tough jobs.

Hoagie rolls: Make sure to use hoagie rolls for a true cheesesteak experience (check out our Philly cheesesteak recipe to learn more about this!)

Optional toppings: I prefer to add a little ranch or blue cheese on top of my buffalo chicken cheesesteak. You could also add blue cheese crumbles, extra hot sauce, or any other of your favorite toppings.

Sides: Serve buffalo chicken cheesesteaks with a side of fries - you can even add some Old Bay on top for a true Philly feeling! Other great options are onion rings, tater tots, or chips.

Game day / large batch serving: Make a large batch of chicken cheesesteak filling (follow the recipe until you’ve added the hot sauce and cheddar cheese), add the American cheese right in the rolls, and let your guests build their own cheesesteaks for an epic game day dinner. Bonus points if you broil the rolls with the American cheese in them for extra meltiness.

Author: Alex Langdon

Calories: 638kcal

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: american cheese, cheddar cheese, chicken, frank's red hot, game day, hoagie rolls, late night, sandwich

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