Eric Greenspan's Chicken Cheesesteak with Peppers, Mushrooms & Onions
5
Points®
Total time: 55 min • Prep: 25 min • Cook: 30 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
This recipe by Chef Eric Greenspan is from the WW Cafe at Barclay Center in Brooklyn. A lighter version of the all-American Philly cheese steak sandwich, this midday favorite features chicken blanketed with an easy-to-prepare, unexpectedly light cheese sauce that relies on butternut squash for its color and heft, and yogurt, feta, and paprika for its creaminess. A single sheet pan of roasted veggies means minimal mess, but you still get all the soft peppers and onions you've come to expect as the sandwich's tasty toppers. A fantastic lunch when time allows, this hearty, healthy sandwich makes for a full meal at dinner, with sweet potato fries or chips on the side.
Ingredients
Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast
16 oz
100% whole wheat hot dog bun
4 bun(s)
Cooking spray
5 spray(s)
Kosher salt
1 pinch(es), or to taste
Black pepper
1 pinch(es), or to taste
Jarred minced garlic
¼ tsp, or to taste
Red bell pepper
1 medium, thinly sliced
Green bell pepper
1 medium, thinly sliced
Uncooked onion
1 medium, white variety, thinly sliced
Mushrooms
2 cup(s), sliced, button variety, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
½ tsp, or to taste
Black pepper
½ tsp, or to taste
Uncooked butternut squash
1¼ cup(s), cubed, cubed (about 5 oz)
Feta cheese
3 Tbsp
Plain fat free Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp
Kosher salt
¼ tsp, or to taste
Paprika
¼ tsp, smoked variety, or to taste
Instructions
1
To make chicken, coat chicken with cooking spray; season with salt, pepper and garlic (optional); grill until cooked through, thinly slice and set aside.
2
To make veggies, preheat oven to 425°F. Combine peppers, onion, mushrooms, salt, and pepper in a bowl; spread onto a sheet pan coated with cooking spray and roast until tender, stirring a few times, about 20 minutes.
3
To make cheese sauce, boil butternut squash until tender, about 10-12 minutes; drain and place in a blender or mini chopper. Add feta, yogurt, salt, and paprika; process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
4
To assemble sandwich, top an open-face bun with 3 1/2 oz warm chicken; top with 1/4 c cheese sauce and a few spoons of vegetables.
5
Serving size: 1 sandwich
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