Skinny Chicken Philly Cheese Sub

Skinny Chicken Philly Cheese Sub

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 409.0
  • Total Fat: 10.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 72.2 mg
  • Sodium: 601.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 41.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
  • Protein: 34.4 g

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Introduction

Warm meat, gooey cheese, and grilled vegetables--what's not to love about a Philly cheese steak? How about the more than 1,600 calories in each one! This take on the classic skimps on fat but not flavor.
Warm meat, gooey cheese, and grilled vegetables--what's not to love about a Philly cheese steak? How about the more than 1,600 calories in each one! This take on the classic skimps on fat but not flavor.

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    4 whole wheat hoagie rolls
    1 pound chicken breasts
    1 yellow onion, sliced
    2 bell peppers, sliced
    2 banana peppers, sliced
    1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    4 slices provolone cheese

Directions

Preheat grill on high. Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and flatten slightly with a rolling pin or meat mallet. Remove the meat from plastic. Grill meat until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside for 5 minutes. Chop meat into 1/2 inch cubes.

While the meat is cooking, heat a large saute pan. Coat with nonstick cooking spray. When the pan is hot, add the onions. Saute on medium-high for 5 minutes, until onions become tender. Add the peppers and cook for 10 more minutes. Add the vinegar to saute pan, stir to scrape up any residue on the bottom of the pan, and remove from heat.

Divide the meat and peppers between the buns. Top each with a slice of cheese. Wrap sandwiches in foil and return to the grill for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.

Slice each sandwich in half and serve hot.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    75 of 75 people found this review helpful
    I sauteed red, yellow, and green bell peppers, mushrooms, and onion. Instead of dicing the chicken, I pan seared boneless skinless chicken breast and then shredded the meat. I mixed the meat and veggies, warmed up a Whole Wheat tortilla added the ingredients and a piece of cheese. It was great! - 6/16/11


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    39 of 40 people found this review helpful
    Instead of using hoggie rolls, try using whole wheat soft taco shell. It cuts the calories & carbs! - 1/25/11


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    Incredible!
    25 of 25 people found this review helpful
    I marinated my chicken breast and "cored" the hoagie out and stuff in the filling. Yumm - 5/21/11


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    O.K.
    18 of 38 people found this review helpful
    I would not consider this a cheesesteak. It lacks seasoning... Mrs.Dash and if you need salt, Salt Sense. Banana peppers? Eliminate. I opt for onion only but i like lettuce and tomato. Shred Chicken. And coring out the meet of the roll is great thinking! The recipe is a ok starting point though. - 6/20/11


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    Incredible!
    18 of 19 people found this review helpful
    Very nice Philly style chicken sandwich. Too many rolls in list though. I added sauteed mushrooms to mine. Grilled the bread cut side down too. Delightful! - 1/4/11


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    Very Good
    15 of 16 people found this review helpful
    Yummy! I used left over cooked chiken cut into strips. Then added it to peppers and onions to warm. Made it very fast and easy. I used sandwich thins to save calories. Husband was very impressed thinking I was a great chef!! - 6/23/11


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    12 of 13 people found this review helpful
    This recipe was pretty tasty....I sliced the chicken before cooking it, and added some salt, pepper, and oregano. I cooked it on the stovetop instead of a grill, and I added mushrooms to the vegetable mix. The sandwiches were good, and a nice replacement for steak sandwiches. - 8/12/11


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    9 of 11 people found this review helpful
    Added grilled broccoli slaw with mushrooms,onions, hotsauce and served in whole wheat tortilla, great! THANKS! - 1/5/11


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    O.K.
    7 of 12 people found this review helpful
    No seasoning! Food has to be good and delicious or we won't eat them. I added Emeril's seasoning. It was too much bread but it was ok. I realize the whole low sodium buisiness but no sodium is just not worth it to me in my life. - 1/30/12


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    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
    This recipe sounds really yummy, but I'm confused. The recipe calls for 4 hoagie rolls but the directions say:
    Divide the meat and peppers between the two buns. Which is correct? I'm new to sparkpeople an I don't want input incorrect info.
    - 1/23/12


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    Very Good
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    awesome!! cooked bell peppers,onions,mushrooms in skillet with spices and added browned chicken. cooked another 15 mins, then served on wheat roll with provolone. - 11/18/11


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    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    8 WW pts - 11/22/11


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    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Recipe says it makes 4 servings, but the cooking instructions only divide it on two buns. I assume that it is supposed to be between four buns. 1 pound of chicken for two sandwiches is a lot. - 1/9/12


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    Incredible!
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Made this for lunch using pre-grilled chicken breasts strips and the broiler in my toaster oven. My two teen boys loved them. "Make them again Mom!" which is about as good a recommendation as you can get! - 6/13/12


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    this was delicious...my son even asked for one for lunch the next day. i added other veggies to mine. will def make again. - 5/18/12


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    Very Good
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    It sounds good gotta try it but switching out banana peppers for mushrooms and adding a little oregano, basil and sprinkle of balsamic to make up for missing salt. the suggestions of whole wheat tortillas is a great one too.
    - 2/27/12


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    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Fantastic!!! I also sauteed my vegetables slightly before eating. - 1/11/12


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    O.K.
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    It would be really nice if the picture would actually resemble the recipe so we know what we are making. The directions say to divide into 'two' buns, it should be 'four'. Other than that, the recipe is very bland but easily changed to suit your needs. - 1/9/12


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    Incredible!
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I served the meat, vegetables, and cheese on tortillas, fajita style with pico de gallo. It was very, very yummy. - 9/29/11


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    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Delicious. I'll be taking these to movie night at the park. Can't wait! For juicier chicken I blanch my chicken whole, seasoning my blanch liquid, and freeze portions. I then use the meat as I need it. Makes preparing meals a whole lot quicker and easier. Yes, this recipe serves 8. Don't need plas - 7/21/11


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I use balsamic vinegar - 1/15/11


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    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Sounds good but I would assume to season per our own personal taste and adding more or different veggies if wanted is a good idea just account for them. - 11/11/11


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    These are fantastic! And who wouldn't know to take the plastic off before grilling? LOL The plastic is just for flattening the chicken breasts which works very well by the way. Thanks so much for this recipe. - 1/5/11


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is a family favorite in my home! My husband LOVES philly cheese steaks and gives this a 2-thumbs up! - 2/20/13


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    1 of 8 people found this review helpful
    There are not any seasonings at all. - 1/4/11


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    Incredible!
    yum - 3/22/21


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    Looks like it will be a favorite - 3/15/21


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    Incredible!
    YUM - 3/15/21


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    I used the soft taco shells as well. Less calories. - 3/11/21


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    Good
    Good - 2/20/21


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    What a great sub! - 2/5/21


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    Didn't know Philly had a chicken sub but good idea - 1/27/21


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    :) - 1/21/21


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    Incredible!
    Ok - 1/18/21


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    Thanks. I’d use a sandwich thin, seasonings, and shred the chicken - 1/15/21


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    tasty - 1/13/21


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    Delicious and filling. - 11/11/20


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    thanks - 4/26/20


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    Looks good - 3/16/20


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    This looks good. - 3/5/20


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    Nice recipe - 2/24/20


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    NICE - 2/3/20


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    Skipped the banana peppers and added mushrooms. Broiled the sandwich until cheese was melted. - 2/2/20


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    This is a chicken sandwich, not bad, but not cheesesteak. - 2/2/20


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    Incredible!
    Great recipe. @MSNASH2 and I mixed it similarly only I used leftover baked chicken and included more than the breast. - 1/25/20


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    Since I don't think of peppers as vegetables, I used mushrooms and zucchini in their place. It was good enough. - 3/14/19


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    Incredible!
    We enjoy these on a relaxing warm afternoon - 3/10/19


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    Incredible!
    Yum - 3/7/19


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    Incredible!
    Delicious - 2/26/19


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    Incredible!
    Made this with a few modifications, but was a tasty sandwich, with a few changes can be varied in many ways. - 2/18/19


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    Yummy recipe! - 2/18/19


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    Incredible!
    Awesome - 2/13/19


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    Very Good
    Nice recipe, didn't change a thing! - 1/23/19


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    Good
    Delicious alternative. - 1/4/19


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    Incredible!
    Y*U*M*! - 10/5/18


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    Love Philly sandwiches. This will be one I try this weekend. - 10/4/18


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    Great sandwich - 5/17/18


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    Hoagies are quick and easy to make. - 4/17/18


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    Yummy - 3/29/18


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    Bad
    Don't wish it were easier. Wish you were better. - Jim Rohn ~ 3/8/18 - 3/8/18


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    Looks delish! Can't wait to try it! - 3/8/18


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    I added bell peppers and mushrooms it was great in a tortilla - 3/8/18


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    YUMMY - 3/2/18


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    Incredible!
    This was really good. Fixed it over the weekend for hubby & I with a nice bowl of soup. - 2/10/18


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    Very Good
    Thanks for sharing - 2/2/18


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    That’s a meal - 1/18/18


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    interesting - 1/11/18


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    Toasting the buns helps as well. Good one. - 1/7/18


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    interesting... - 1/3/18


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    Good
    Very good with change in bread. - 12/31/17


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    Incredible!
    I used a dried tomato and basil wrap instead with sautéed' sweet peppers and onions topped off with lettuce and tomato delicious - 12/10/17


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    looks good a must try - 11/9/17


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    Very Good
    This is good - 10/26/17


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    Great recipe for lunch!!! - 8/10/17


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    Sounds good. - 6/16/17


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    Very Good
    I really enjoyed this - 3/26/17


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    nice - 3/21/17


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    Incredible!
    great! - 3/1/17


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    Good
    Like it - 2/21/17


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    Very Good
    When you add your own favorites and various other spices and such, this is a good way to start in creating your own. I don't do beef or pork so this was a very helpful replacement of a "Philly" cheese sandwich! I also used pepper jack cheese. Turkey is also a good substitute meat as well. - 2/10/17


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    thanks for the idea will be a delicious addition to the menu - 2/10/17


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    Yummy - 2/8/17


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    Looks great. - 1/26/17


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    Good
    Really good. - 1/26/17


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    Very Good
    I really like this - 2/28/16


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    Very Good
    We really like this. We used balsamic vinegar instead of white wine vinegar and seasoned the chicken breast with cajun seasoning before baking. - 10/20/15


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    Incredible!
    We love this recipe - it is a family favorite. We use pre-cooked chicken from the freezer aisle to cut down on the time it takes to cook and use a scale to weigh out the chicken. The only problem we have is that the chicken/veggies mix makes 6 servings instead of 4. - 10/11/15


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    What would be a good alternative to provolone cheese? I'm not a fan of it, and I feel like American cheese wouldn't complement it either. - 3/5/14


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    So - is the serving size one whole hoagie sandwich? Or one-half of the sandwich? - 7/9/13


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    The error in this recipe has been pointed out for years and yet it's still not corrected??? - 3/7/13


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    Very Good
    This is a chicken cheese steak or chicken philly. at home we have the butcher chip or shave the chicken breast. This gives you very thin slices. Then pan fry with some garlic for seasoning. - 2/24/13


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    Sounds good, but I wouldn't put chicken in it or the flavor will not be philly at all. Rye bread makes it really healthy and fewer calories than a hoagie. - 2/20/13


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    Incredible!
    The only thing that I changed, was the hoagie rolls. I substituted Pita Pockets. Very tasty!!!!! - 2/20/13


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    Chicken? Really? I am all about reasonable substitutions, but that means they have to at least taste similar! You know, fat-free cream cheese or perhaps a leaner cut of beef. Don't call chicken a "Philly Cheese Steak", even in quotes. - 2/20/13


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    Very Good
    Very tasty will make this one again. - 1/30/13


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    Incredible!
    Fantastic. We used lower cal whole wheat tortillas and shaved off about 80 calories but it was still wonderful! This is going in the rotation for sure! - 1/19/13


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    Incredible!
    This was easy and delicious! In using a pound of chicken, I actually had chicken leftover for a salad today. This is a keeper and hit the spot! - 1/17/13


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    Will try soon - 1/16/13


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    This looks good! I'm going to try it...minus the bread. - 1/15/13


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    Incredible!
    I love this because my husband is on Atkins and he can easily just eat it without the hoagie! I also like to make this as an open-faced sandwich which reduces the carbs and the calories! - 1/14/13