In true I’ll try anything to get labor started fashion, I made these hot, chewy and, most importantly, spicy Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks for lunch yesterday. OMG.
Although the spice factor of the cayenne-laced buffalo wing sauce in the sammie did nothing to nudge my little boy along, my tastebuds were definitely moved. These sandwiches are amazing!Â
Thinly sliced onions and chicken breasts are quickly sauteed then coated in buffalo wing sauce, topped with melty cheese, and piled into a hoagie bun. Then they’re wrapped in foil and warmed in the oven until the bread is hot and chewy. You wanna talk quick and easy recipes? These babies pretty much rule the category. They were cooked, warmed, and the dishes cleaned up, in 20 minutes!
Having a hard time imagining buffalo sauce in your cheesesteak? Don’t. The combo is so much fun. Non-traditional, of course, but a great spin nonetheless.
The last time I had a cheesesteak was in the cheesesteak capital of the country – Philadelphia – with Ben’s family gosh, 7 years ago. Ben and I weren’t married yet, but they took me along on their family vacay anyway. Isn’t that nice of them? We spent some time in the city eating cheesesteaks and checking out the Liberty Bell then finished out the remainder of the vacation in New York City where I thought Ben would propose to me on top of the Empire State Building. He did not. Made me wait a few months then dropped to one knee in a park in San Diego. I’ll take it! ;)
Alright, random stories aside, this recipe legit comes together lickity-split. Start by sauting 1 small sliced onion in 2 Tablespoons butter over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes. I used this Le Creuset cast-iron skillet >Â but any heavy-bottomed skillet will do. Really helps to get the ingredients browning.
Meanwhile, slice 1lb chicken breasts as thin as you can. I find the best way to do this is to cut them when they’re still partially frozen. Makes it so much easier!
Add the chicken to the onions, season with salt and pepper, and then saute until the chicken is no longer pink.
Next add 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (NOT hot sauce!)
You should be able to find a few different brands of buffalo wing sauce at your grocery store, but I really like Frank’s. It has just the right amount of heat.
Stir the chicken and onions to coat in the sauce, then separate the mixture into piles (I made half a recipe here so I separated into 2 piles. Full recipe is for 4.)
Now top with cheese slices. Provolone is traditional for cheesesteaks, and would be awesome here, but I had some smoked gruyere in the fridge which I thought would taste fantastic with the spicy, tangy buffalo wing sauce. Which it did. YUM!
Pop a lid on top of the skillet to help melt the cheese, then scoop each pile into a split hoagie roll. I used bolillo rolls – Mexico’s version of a baguette – which I picked up from the bakery section in my grocery store. They’re super soft and the perfect size for these sandwiches.
Wrap each sandwich tightly in foil then pop ’em into a 250 degree oven for 10 minutes. Not only will this little toast sesh further melt the cheese, but it makes the rolls fabulously warm, soft, and chewy. Plus it leaves you with just enough time to clean up the kitchen!
After 10 minutes are up, unwrap, slice, and enjoy!
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Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks
Description
Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks are cheesy, spicy, chewy, and ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 sweet onion, sliced
- 1lb chicken breasts, sliced thin
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce
- 8 slices cheese (suggested: smoked gruyere or provolone)
- 4 hoagie rolls
Directions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Split hoagie rolls down the center then set aside. Tear 4 large sheets of foil then set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat then add butter. Add onions then saute until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and then saute until no longer pink. Add buffalo wing sauce then stir to combine.
- Separate mixture into 4 piles then top with cheese slices. Cover with a lid to melt cheese then remove skillet from heat. Scoop each cheese-topped pile into a split hoagie roll then wrap tightly in foil. Place into the oven to warm completely through for 10 minutes. Unwrap then serve.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
These pictures are not doing the squishy-bread factor justice. They were SO warm and chewy. The perfect cheesesteak roll consistency! The spicy buffalo sauce and melted smoked cheese were a truly awesome combo, too. Enjoy these!
Hannah 07.30.2013
I have never wanted a sandwich so bad at 9 AM. Just texted my boyfriend and we decided we are making these this weekend. We might eat like 4 each.
Noelle 07.30.2013
That baby’s floatin’ in a nice, warm pool, munching on buffalo sandwiches…I wouldn’t want to come out, either! ;)
Sara 07.30.2013
Awww…I just read your proposal post and I don’t even know you but I am so excited for you and Ben to start your new little family! Enjoy the anticipation and wishing you a safe and happy delivery! :)
Aimee @ ShugarySweets 07.30.2013
We are obsessed with buffalo chicken. These look awesome!!!
Sarah 07.30.2013
Your food always looks amazing, I’m almost drooling lol. Best wishes for the baby, hope he comes out soon :)
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles 07.30.2013
I have such a buffalo sauce obsession. These look amazing!
erin @hooleywithaz 07.30.2013
oh my gosh. we are having a rainy day up here in the sin cities (minneapolis/st. paul dontchaknow?) and this would be the perfect meal. gah.
Jessica H. 07.30.2013
These sandwiches look amazing! Thanks for posting about these!
Are you still working or did you start your maternity leave? Thinking of you during these last days…. or hours!
Iowa Girl Eats 07.30.2013
Thank you so much – I need all the positive vibes I can get! I write the blog and freelance recipe develop/write full time so I’m in it ’til the last minute. :)
Tieghan 07.30.2013
Yes! These look amazing and I hope that baby comes soon!
Aisling @ Sunny Side Up 07.30.2013
Thinking of you and wishing you the very best for a happy, smooth birth. Can’t wait to meet baby boy x
JulieD 07.30.2013
These look fantastic. We wrap our cheesesteaks too. So essential, I think!
Kerry 07.30.2013
I love Buffalo Chicken anything!! I just made a Buffalo Chicken Pizza on a Pita to save on some carbs!! Must try your version too!!
Maura 07.30.2013
Woooo Philly!! Hope the babe comes soon!
Jodie 07.30.2013
Heading to work I literally yelled out on the EL “Heck yes!!!!!!” I will be making these at least once a week now! I also will be making these at our Lake house this weekend for lunch!!! These will surely fill everyone up when the men are put to work for random projects! I bet I can do it all onthe grill!!! Sending good baby vibes your way! You should do a baby pool for fun on here :) I will start My guess His name will be Mason, 7lbs 9 oz, 19in long, born July 31st 2:34pm. Best wishes to your joyous arrival
Melissa 07.30.2013
Such a cute photo of you and Ben in front of the Love sign in Philadelphia! I’m actually from the suburbs of Philly and have yet to take a picture in front of the Love sign, but hope to someday soon!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio 07.30.2013
Looks delicious!! I hope the spices helped :)
Jamie @lifelovelemons 07.30.2013
Ohhhh YUM! These look so good! Nice and spicy ;)
Tom T. 08.06.2013
Made these last night. I used the original Frank’s Hot Sauce. They were awesome and not too hot. Great recipe. Congrats on the new little one.
Kristin 07.30.2013
For anyone who is watching their weight, I would suggest hot sauce instead of buffalo sauce. Buffalo sauce is LOADED with fat which most people don’t realize. That, butter and cheese makes for a pretty caloric sandwich (I do realize you’re not trying to make these a healthy meal).
Iowa Girl Eats 07.30.2013
The great thing about Franks’s is that there is actually no fat in the sauce (vs restaurant sauce, for instance) making it a much healthier alternative to use at home.
Becky 07.30.2013
Walk lots of stairs. We went to a four story mall Saturday and used all the steps and my son was born Sunday. My husband would have preferred to eat these sandwiches!
Erin 07.30.2013
These sandwiches look amazing. The HyVee bakery in my town has bolillo rolls! Will have to make these; we love buffalo style anything!