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!
sarah 07.30.2013
Have you tried Pepperjax by the Fareway in Clive? Really good philly steak style sandwiches! Baby will come when he’s good and ready… or when you evict him, whichever comes first :)
Becky 07.30.2013
Not that you need anyone else giving you go into labor advice, but have you tried drinking raspberry leaf tea? Granted, it tastes like you’re sucking on a stick, but I really think it helped!
These sandwiches look delish!
Lizzie 07.30.2013
This recipe looks great! Unfortunately, I am not a buffalo fan… but I am thinking I can do this with red onion, barbecue sauce, and cheddar! :-)
Norma @ Allspice and Nutmeg 07.30.2013
Yummo! I must make this. It looks fabulous!
Julie 07.30.2013
Yum! I made and ate pulled buffalo chicken in the crockpot and that very same night I we t into labor! Good luck! :)
Jennie 07.30.2013
I was due the same day as you with a boy. Still no baby for me either! What’s the hold up?????
Mary Baldinelli 07.30.2013
Francies Bar on Des Moines south side serves an awesome buffalo chicken philly cheesesteak sandwich.
Brenda 07.30.2013
Surely this gave prego you some heartburn?!
Ashley 07.30.2013
This looks like its going to be dinner tonight!! Thanks for the yummy looking recipe. I am now sitting here at my desk craving this sandwich!!
Reagan 07.30.2013
Sammies look amazing and I think I might have to make them this weekend. We actually have a 7 hour layover in Philly coming up soon and we are going to hit a cheesesteak place and see some sights, so this is fun post for me to read. Hoping tomorrow is baby day for you, since its my birthday, too!
Dani 07.30.2013
I’ve been checking your blog EVERY DAY wondering if baby has arrived! I hope that today is the day and girl, STOP working and RELAX. Make that hubby of yours wait on you hand and foot until baby comes! :)
Iowa Girl Eats 07.30.2013
Oh he is spoiling me rotten. I just have a terrible time sitting and twiddling my thumbs, especially when I have something this big on my mind. I’m better when I’m busy!
Tom 07.30.2013
Mmmm, looks like great make ahead tailgate party eats, not long before football season
Haley 07.30.2013
Oh yum!!! I love Buffalo Chicken ANYTHING! My Grandmother makes Buffalo chicken dip. I must try these sandwiches!! (:
Sandi 07.30.2013
I agree with Anna- don’t do the castor oil! I went over with my first and got desperate, it was awful. I got dehydrated and was in labor 33 hours.
My first was born in July and I remember how uncomfortable I was. Hopefully your little guy will come soon all on his own.
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch 07.30.2013
These look great!!! I hope the spicy foods help – they’ve helped several of my friends over the years!
Good luck – hope labor is easy for you – and your husband!
Liz 07.30.2013
I hope this does the trick… buffalo chicken dip is what I credit my own labor finally starting!
Carla Bowlin 07.30.2013
Try jumping off the porch! (just kidding). Best wishes for you and your hubby. It’ll be here before you know it.
Brittany 07.30.2013
Ok, I just had to let you know I laughed hysterically at this. lol.
Anna Banana 07.30.2013
Whatever you do, don’t take castor oil. It works sometimes but it is nasty and makes labor, shall we say, less pleasant. I go “overdue” with all my babies and felt pretty desperate to be done. I finally got smart enough with my last sweet baby and just let nature take it’s course and it was SO MUCH BETTER that way (and faster). Castor oil BAD and BLECH. Good luck and blessings for a great day coming your way soon.
Kelly 07.30.2013
No baby yet?! Hang in there! The sandwiches look amazing!
Nina @ Too Hottie For That Body 07.30.2013
This looks SO good! We love Frank’s at our house it’s a staple for our street tacos and by street tacos I mean suburban wanna be street tacos. My husband would love this recipe.