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Southwest Chopped Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwiches (Easy and Flavor-Packed!)

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These Southwest Chopped Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwiches are a quick and crowd-pleasing twist on the classic Philly favorite! Made with white American cheese, peppers, onions, corn, and taco seasoning, this easy recipe delivers bold flavor in every bite—perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings.
Servings: 4 -6 people
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp taco seasoning, store-bought or homemade
  • 6 slices white American cheese
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4-6 hoagie or sub rolls

For the Southwest Sour Cream Sauce (optional but worth it!)

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder*, OR USE 1 TBSP TACO SEASONING INSTEAD FOR INGREDIENTS MARKED WITH *
  • ½ tsp cumin*
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika*
  • ½ tsp garlic powder*
  • ¼ tsp onion powder*
  • ¼ tsp salt*
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Make the Sauce:In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime juice, and spices. Stir in cilantro if desired. Chill while preparing the filling.
  • Cook the Chicken:Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, half the taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from pan.
  • Sauté the Veggies:Add remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté onions and peppers until softened, about 4–5 minutes. Add corn and remaining taco seasoning; cook another 2 minutes.
  • Combine and Melt:Return chicken to the skillet. Mix everything together, then divide into 4 portions. Top each with slices of white American cheese. Cover for 1–2 minutes until melted.
  • Assemble:Scoop each cheesy portion onto a toasted hoagie roll. Drizzle with the Southwest sour cream sauce. Serve warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 654kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 49gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 1343mgPotassium: 837mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 945IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 389mgIron: 12mg