Chicken & Mozzarella Hoagie

With sweet peppers and onions on a toasted hoagie roll.

1 hoagie
50 minutes
Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

Slow-cooked peppers and onions

  • Bell peppers
    1/2
  • Onions
    1/2
  • Neutral oil
    5 ga drizzle
  • Salt
    to taste

Chopped chicken

  • Chicken Breasts
    225 g1
  • Salt
    2 g1%
  • Granulated garlic
    1 ga sprinkle
  • Aleppo pepper
    1 ga sprinkle
  • Neutral oil
    5 gfor searing

Remaining sandwich components

  • Hoagie rolls
    1
  • Low-moisture mozzarella, grated
    130 g
  • Roma tomatoes, sliced
    1
  • Mayonnaise
    a spoonful
  • Dried oregano
    a sprinkle

Method

Step 1: Caramelize the vegetables

Heat a skillet over low heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the vegetables with a pinch of salt and sweat them slowly for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they're soft, sweet, and lightly .

Set aside when done.

Step 2: Chop & sear the chicken

Meanwhile, thinly slice the chicken breast.

Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.

Add the chicken, season with salt, dried minced garlic, and Aleppo pepper, then chop it into small pieces with a spatula as it until and cooked through.

Step 3: Combine, add cheese, & steam bread

Pile the cooked peppers and onions over the chicken.

Cover everything with the shredded mozzarella.

Place the hoagie roll, cut-side down, over the cheese for a minute or two, allowing the bread to while the cheese melts.

Step 4: Assemble the sandwich

Spread a little mayonnaise inside the steamed hoagie roll.

Add the shredded lettuce and sliced tomato. Carefully transfer the cheesy chicken mixture into the roll, and finish with a sprinkle of dried oregano.

Wrap the sandwich tightly in sandwich paper or foil. Let it rest for 1–2 minutes before slicing in half and serving.

“One of my favorite ways to make a quick lunch is to combine a quick-cooking protein, some vegetables, and flavorful toppings into a hoagie roll.”

Ethan Chlebowski
Creator

Nutritional Information

entire recipe
Calories925
49g
45g
80g

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FAQ

Why cook the onions and peppers so slowly?

Cooking over low heat gives the vegetables time to soften and naturally. Their sugars concentrate, creating a and softer than quickly sautéing them over high heat.

Why chop the chicken while it cooks?

Breaking the chicken into small pieces creates more edges, distributes the seasoning evenly, and makes the sandwich easier to eat.

Can I substitute another cheese?

Absolutely. Mozzarella provides a mild flavor and excellent melt. Provolone is the classic cheesesteak choice for a sharper, more savory flavor, while Monterey Jack or white American cheese also melt nicely.