Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks combines two delicious flavors into this game day sandwich. Enjoy this spicy meal with a nice cold beer while enjoying the game!
If your life is anything like mine, you are on a serious spending freeze right now! I definitely saw it coming….we spent way too much on Christmas and our New Year’s Eve bash….and I even tried to prevent it by having a preemptive talk with Jorden about just how much it was all going to cost us. But at the end of the day, the talk didn’t matter. We are on a spending freeze. Enough said.
For me, that means a LOT of days of not leaving the house. Because every time I leave the house, I spend money! It’s been a good thing, for the most part…..Nora and I are finding more time for reading and arts and crafts and puzzle making. LOTS of puzzle making. And I am finding more time for cooking! Not just making treats (there is ALWAYS time for that), but cooking delicious dinners for the family!
Now…..since we’re not leaving the house…..I have to say, I am attempting more and more for my dinners to resemble something I might order at a restaurant. Can you blame me?? Going out to eat is one of my favorite things in the world! No restaurant food means I have very little to look forward to. (Okay, that’s a slight exaggeration. But I do really love eating out!) With the Superbowl just around the corner and the spending freeze well underway, I decided to try my hand at cheesesteaks. Something I’d order at a restaurant…..on a throw caution to the wind kind of day…..and something that would be perfect for game day!
Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks – A non-traditional Cheesesteak
Instead of just going the traditional route, I wanted to mix it up a little. And, since Jorden loves buffalo flavor….and since he loves eating out just as much as I do….I decided that Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks would be good for both of us. As for the kids? They’re another story, altogether. I’m pretty sure we could make them a box of mac & cheese every single night and they’d be perfectly happy….and the restaurant thing? It doesn’t matter to them! They would just order mac & cheese anyway!
Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in strips
- 4 large brat buns or sandwich rolls
- 1/2 large green pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 large yellow pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 c. buffalo sauce plus more for topping
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- blue cheese optional
- ranch dressing
Instructions
- Heat a small amount of oil in a large frying pan. Add chicken, peppers, and onions and cook over medium heat until chicken is cooked through.
- Add 1/2 c. buffalo sauce and continue cooking 1-2 minutes, stirring to combine.
- Spoon mixture into buns.
- Top each with 2 slices provolone cheese and place under broiler for 2 minutes to melt cheese.
- Remove from oven; sprinkle with blue cheese (optional) and top with additional buffalo sauce and/or ranch dressing.
Enjoy!
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Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
This is the PERFECT game day sandwich! I just tried buffalo chicken for my first time this past week and loved it! And now I’m excited to have another recipe to use it in 🙂 Pinned!
Cathy Trochelman says
Isn’t buffalo chicken amazing, Chelsea? And there are so many fun things you can do with it, too! Hope you enjoy this sandwich! 🙂
Happy Valley Chow says
I absolute LOVE buffalo chicken anything and these cheesesteaks look legit amazing!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much, Eric! I love buffalo chicken too…..and I could seriously eat this sandwich ALL THE TIME! 🙂
angie says
ok… this post completely made me hungry!!! these look very restaurant-y ; ) eating out is one of my favorite things to do as well… i’ll be giving these a try… yum!
Cathy Trochelman says
Perfect! I love making people hungry!! 🙂 Hope you enjoy these as much as we did!
Jessica says
My husband loves buffalo flavor so this would be a hit for us and why yes Cathy, we are on a MAJOR spending freeze. The post holiday blues have set in and like you, I have to stay in the house and avoid stores at all costs, especially TARGET!!!! I can’t get outta there without dropping $100! Thanks for the yummy recipe – a must make for the weekend!
Cathy Trochelman says
I totally know what you mean about Target, Jess…..I have been staying as far away as possible!! It’s just WAY. TOO. DANGEROUS!!!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
I can totally relate! We are on a spending freeze right now too, but more so to save for building a new house. But I do miss those nights of going out to eat just cuz or the occasional starbucks. Its amazing how much you can save or “not spend” if you put your mind to it. Plus it gives you a little challenge in the kitchen department which is always fun.
This seriously look and sound amazing Cathy, perfect for the Superbowl! Pinning!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much, Krista! Yes – it is amazing how much we spend on little things here or there. I find that if I just stay away from Target…..I’m fine! 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks for stopping by!!
Tonia says
You’ve got my mouth watering! I wish I had these ingredients on hand so I could have this for dinner!
Cathy Trochelman says
Oh my goodness, Tonia….if I could eat this weekly I’d be a happy girl! I love anything gooey and melty, and this fits the bill on both!!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
These sound incredible, Cathy!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Jamie! They are definitely a new favorite! Hope you are having a good weekend 🙂
Kelly says
We love dining out too but we’ve been making more foods we crave at home too with the colder weather we’ve been having. We love buffalo chicken and this sandwich sounds amazing! Love that you combined buffalo chicken with a cheesesteak sandwich, can’t wait to give this a try 🙂
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Kelly! Yes….the colder weather definitely makes it easier to eat in! We haven’t even wanted to leave our house! How cold has it been by you?
Diane Roark says
Cathy,
All your sandwiches look amazing!! I pinned!!
Thanks for linking up Wonderful Wednesday blog hop.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
http://www.recipesforourdailybread.com
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much, Diane! I appreciate it!!
Catherine says
Dear Cathy, I think everyone is on a spending freeze! It’s so tough to go out to eat. I like putting on some music and trying to recreate a meal at home that is better than any restaurant! It’s a great way to fit in family time too. These chicken cheesesteaks look delish! Keep warm. Blessings, Catherine xo
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
Cathy, I pinned these just from seeing the first picture! They look SO delicious! I will be trying them at our house ASAP! I love the idea of a spending freeze, too. We need to go on one around here. Thanks so much for sharing at Hit Me with Your Best Shot! Have a great week!
~Abby =)