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Published: November 13, 2015 Last Modified: August 7, 2019 By Sara 13 Comments

Fajita Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwiches

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These fajita chicken cheesesteak sandwiches are full of spiced chicken, peppers and lots of cheese, all on a toasted roll. AD

These fajita chicken cheesesteak sandwiches are full of spiced chicken, peppers and lots of cheese, all on a toasted roll.

Philly cheesesteak sandwiches are a classic favorite, and this is a twist on the original version with Mexican spiced chicken instead of steak.

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These fajita chicken cheesesteak sandwiches are full of spiced chicken, peppers and lots of cheese, all on a toasted roll.

Despite my best efforts at staying organized there are just some days when things don’t go as planned. Even when life gets hectic dinner still needs to be served each and every night. I always keep chicken in my freezer because my kids love it, but sometimes I get busy and I don’t take it out of the freezer in time to thaw. There’s nothing worse than going to start dinner at 5:00 and finding an icy block of chicken in the fridge! When I was at the grocery store the other day I came across Foster Farms Sauté Ready chicken in the freezer section. The Sauté Ready chicken is pre-cut, pre-seasoned raw chicken pieces that can be cooked from frozen in 10 minutes with no thawing required. It’s the perfect solution for nights when you need to get dinner on the table in a flash.

These fajita chicken cheesesteak sandwiches are full of spiced chicken, peppers and lots of cheese, all on a toasted roll.

I went with fajita chicken because my family loves Mexican food, but this chicken also comes in Garlic Herb and Asian flavors. Each bag has 7 servings of chicken, which means that you can just take out what you need and store the rest in the freezer for another night. I wanted to do something a little different than your standard fajitas and I came up with this fajita chicken cheesesteak sandwich that’s a fun way to change up a classic dish.

These fajita chicken cheesesteak sandwiches are full of spiced chicken, peppers and lots of cheese, all on a toasted roll.

How do you make chicken cheesesteak sandwiches?

The first step in the process is to cook up your fajitas. I started by cooking a red onion and some mixed peppers in a pan. After the vegetables started to soften I added in the Foster Farms Sauté Ready chicken and a little lime juice.

These fajita chicken cheesesteak sandwiches are full of spiced chicken, peppers and lots of cheese, all on a toasted roll.

I could have eaten this chicken and pepper mixture as-is, but I made it even better by piling it on top of a roll and adding a sprinkling of cheese. After a quick trip through the broiler the sandwiches were ready to serve.

These fajita chicken cheesesteak sandwiches are full of spiced chicken, peppers and lots of cheese, all on a toasted roll.

If you’d like you can finish off your sandwiches with a sprinkling of cilantro and a squeeze of lime for an extra pop of flavor. I have to say, I think I may prefer these cheesesteaks to the original style of fajitas. My whole family loved them too, there’s nothing better than a dinner that everyone will happily eat and enjoy!

These fajita chicken cheesesteak sandwiches are full of spiced chicken, peppers and lots of cheese, all on a toasted roll.

I’m so glad to have another option for days when I need dinner in a hurry. This chicken is low-fat, high protein and all natural with no added hormones or steroids, which means you can feel good about feeding it to your family. I’m sure your whole family will love this recipe – I mean, who would complain about all that cheese?!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Foster Farms Sauté Ready.

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These fajita chicken cheesesteak sandwiches are full of spiced chicken, peppers and lots of cheese, all on a toasted roll. AD
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Fajita Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Fajita chicken, peppers and onions with lots of melted cheese, all stuffed inside a roll.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 495kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups of mixed sliced peppers (I used red, yellow and orange bell peppers as well as a poblano pepper)
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • salt and pepper
  • 14 ounces of Foster Farms Sauté Ready fajita marinated chicken 1/2 bag
  • 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
  • 4 in sandwich rolls cut half lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro optional
  • lime wedges for serving optional

Instructions

  • Pour the olive oil into a large pan and place it over medium high heat. Add the onions and peppers and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables have started to soften
  • Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is browned and cooked through. Stir in the lime juice.
  • Preheat the broiler. Divide the chicken and pepper mixture evenly over the rolls and top each sandwich with 1/4 cup cheese. Place on a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with chopped cilantro if desired and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side if using.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1067mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 16g
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    Comments

    1. Flo says

      March 9, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      Mine came out so amazing! Warm melted cheese with the meat was delicious!

      Reply
    2. Ivana says

      May 26, 2019 at 3:28 pm

      Looks good. If I make this for a potluck, do you think they’ll last 3 hours until eating time?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 26, 2019 at 4:53 pm

        I’d keep the chicken mixture warm in a crock pot, then pile into bread with cheese right before serving.

        Reply
    3. Michelle says

      May 26, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      What??!!! These look so good! Fajitas are my favorite, and this sandwich form looks HEAVENLY. OMG.

      Reply
    4. sue | the view from great island says

      May 26, 2019 at 11:45 am

      This is genius, I’m a huge Philly cheesesteak fan, so these are happening in our kitchen this week!

      Reply
    5. Andrea Metlika says

      May 26, 2019 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      Such a great way to eat chicken fajita’s! My family is going to love these.

      Reply
    6. Jill says

      May 26, 2019 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      Such a great twist on a classic cheesesteak sandwich. My whole family would love this for dinner!

      Reply
    7. Tom says

      June 30, 2018 at 12:42 am

      5 stars
      Move over Philly, it’s time for fajita. These sandwiches are so good.

      Reply
    8. Katie @ Recipe for Perfection says

      November 14, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      I am really digging this sandwich. It looks just like the kind of thing I’d make!

      Reply
    9. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      November 14, 2015 at 8:10 am

      Dang, these look GOOD!! It’s only 8:10am and I want one for breakfast!!

      Reply
    10. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

      November 13, 2015 at 10:57 am

      These sound so amazing! I love any kind of fajitas, and they are so good in sandwich form too.

      Reply
    11. Marissa @ OMG FOOD says

      November 13, 2015 at 9:53 am

      That’s a tasty looking sandwich! I love super-fast cooking, especially when it’s actual food and none of the funky stuff. 🙂

      Reply
    12. Florian @ContentednessCooking says

      November 13, 2015 at 7:49 am

      Love me a homemade sandwich! I bet this tastes wonderful and impress a bunch of people!

      Reply

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