Description
This Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak is a hearty and flavorful sandwich featuring shredded chicken smothered in spicy buffalo wing sauce, caramelized onions, and melted mozzarella cheese on toasted hoagie rolls. Perfect for a quick yet indulgent meal, this recipe combines the classic cheesesteak concept with the bold taste of buffalo chicken, finished with optional ranch or blue cheese dressing and fresh herbs for a deliciously satisfying bite.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
Vegetables and Cheese
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or provolone or pepper jack)
Bread and Add-Ons
- 4 hoagie rolls or sub rolls
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for drizzling (optional)
- Chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden, about 8 to 10 minutes. Once done, remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken: In the same skillet, add the shredded cooked chicken and buffalo wing sauce. Stir well to coat all the chicken evenly and heat through for 3 to 4 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat Broiler or Griddle: Set your oven broiler to high or preheat a griddle pan over medium-high heat, preparing for toasting the buns.
- Toast Rolls: Slice each hoagie roll open carefully without cutting all the way through, creating a hinge. Lightly toast the inside of the rolls under the broiler or on the griddle for 1 to 2 minutes until they turn golden and slightly crisp.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Stuff each toasted roll generously with the buffalo chicken mixture, followed by a layer of caramelized onions and then the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Melt Cheese: Return the assembled sandwiches under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, just long enough to melt the cheese until it is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the broiler and, if desired, drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley for a fresh touch. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use cooked chicken from a rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken for convenience.
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less buffalo sauce.
- Provolone or pepper jack cheese are great alternatives to mozzarella for different flavor profiles.
- Broiling requires attention, as cheese can melt quickly and burn if left unattended.
- Serve with celery sticks and extra ranch or blue cheese for a classic buffalo experience.
