Pasta infused with Chicken Cheesesteak Tastes

Pasta with Chicken Cheesesteak

Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Overall Time: 30 minutes Yield: 4

A fast and simple pasta dish packed with the flavors of chicken cheesesteak sandwiches!

ingredients

• 8 ounces pasta (gluten-free if needed)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips
• 1 teaspoon (smoked) paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano (or Italian seasoning (link))
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (link) (or water)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional) (use gluten-free or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional) (choose gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
• 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning (link) (or adjust salt and pepper to taste)
• 1/2 cup cheese whiz (optional)
• 4 slices provolone cheese

instructions

1. Begin cooking the pasta according to the package instructions.
2. In the meantime, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken, seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the onion and bell pepper, cooking until just tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Incorporate the broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and seasoning, bringing to a boil; then reduce heat and let simmer for a few minutes.
5. Turn off the heat, stir in the cheeses, allowing them to melt into the sauce.
6. Combine the pasta, adding some of the reserved pasta water for desired sauce consistency, and enjoy!

Alternative: Use ground chicken.
Alternative: Stir in 1 cup heavy/whipping cream, along with the cheeses.
Alternative: Introduce 4 ounces cream cheese to blend in with the cheeses to melt into the sauce.
Alternative: Incorporate 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese along with the cheeses for melting into the sauce.
Alternative: Mix in 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, along