Our Croissant Chicken Philly Cheese Sandwiches defy sandwich expectations.

Hot chopped chicken nestled between toasted croissants, complemented by grilled onions, peppers, and velvety homemade cheese sauce.

This sandwich is also a pretty good imitation of a Philly cheese steak, but instead of chopped beef, we’re using shredded chicken.

The grilled onions, peppers, and velvety cheese sauce are the only recognizable ingredients that pay homage to its Phily inspiration.

Get the recipe below.

Croissant Chicken Philly Cheese Sandwiches

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Our Chicken Philly Cheese Croissants made with Orrington Farms® Chicken Flavored Broth Base are inspired by Philly Steak & Cheese.

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Here’s What You’ll Need:

Chicken Breasts. I used two baked chicken breasts marinated in an easy marinade made with Orrington Farms Chicken Base. After a stint in the oven, I used two forks to shred the chicken and added more Italian salad dressing to amp up the flavor.

Onions and Peppers. Slice a large Vidalia or yellow onion and a couple of large green bell peppers. Saute them in a large skillet with extra virgin olive oil and a few pats of unsalted butter, and you will be good to go.

Cheese Sauce. You can’t forget the homemade cheese sauce! Our cheese sauce is velvety with a big cheese flavor and so easy to make.

Croissant Chicken Philly Cheese Sandwich

Yields (4) sandwiches based on the ingredients. Double the recipe using the cooking tool in the printable recipe section.

Marinade Recipe Ingredients:

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or Italian salad dressing
2 heaping tbsps of Orrington Farms Chicken Base
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp granulated garlic or garlic powder

For sandwiches:

Sauteed Onions, green peppers, mushrooms
Toasted Croissants
2 Boneless and Skinless Breasts

Tip: To save time cooking the chicken, you can buy a whole-cooked chicken and shred it using your Kitchen Aid. You can also use Del Real Shredded Chicken.

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Place two (2) boneless and skinless chicken breasts in a sealable bag.
Add three tablespoons of EVOO, two heaping tablespoons of Orrington Farms Chicken Base, one tablespoon of Italian seasoning, and one tablespoon of granulated garlic or garlic powder.
Seal the bag, and use your hands to work the chicken to coat it with the marinade evenly. Place the bag in a bowl in the fridge for fifteen (15) minutes.
Remove the chicken from the bag and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil brushed with a tablespoon of cooking oil.
Arrange the chicken on the pan and place it in the oven for 30 minutes; depending on the size of the breasts, check for doneness using an instant-read thermometer. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees.
Remove the chicken from the baking sheet and place it in a bowl.
Use two forks to shred the chicken breast, and drizzle any pan drippings over the shredded chicken.
Saute your sliced onions, green peppers, and mushrooms until tender.

Ingredients for Cheese Sauce:

2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
2 tbsp fresh chopped dill

Directions:

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the flour.
Whisk until the butter and flour are thoroughly combined into rue.
Add the whole milk and continue until the milk is lump-free.
Adjust the heat to low.
Add the shredded mild cheddar cheese, and keep whisking until the cheese sauce is smooth.
Stir in the fresh chopped dill.
Serve warm.

Assemble your sandwiches by layering the shredded chicken on the bottom of a toasted croissant, adding the sauteed vegetables and cheese sauce, and then topping the croissant.

Can I use a different protein?

Absolutely. Other options include shredded pork, chopped beef, or lamb.

You can even go the all-vegetable route, with grilled onions and peppers and steak fries as a plant-based alternative to meat.

I don’t do croissants; is there another option?

Yes, you can use a hoagie roll, deli rye bun, or something truly decadent like a brioche bun.

Can I use a vegan-style cheese sauce?

Of course, here are two of our favorites. Daiya dairy-free deluxe cheese sauce or Primal Kitchen No Dairy Plant-Based Queso.

This sandwich will make your next game day memorable, or make it for whenever you want to up your sandwich game.

Now that you have the recipe try it the next time you’re in the mood for a Philly sandwich or need a good game-day food idea.

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Croissant Chicken Philly Cheese Sandwiches

Our Croissant Chicken Philly Cheese Sandwiches defy sandwich expectations. Hot chopped chicken nestled between toasted croissants, complemented by grilled onions, peppers, and velvety homemade cheese sauce.

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Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

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Calories: 415kcal