Paleo Chicken Cheesesteak

Craving a classic comfort food with a healthy twist? This Paleo Chicken Cheesesteak is the ultimate guilt-free alternative, packed with bold flavors and nutritious ingredients. Succulent slices of chicken, sautéed with sweet bell peppers, caramelized onions, and earthy mushrooms, come together for a hearty filling. A creamy, dairy-free "cheese" sauce made with coconut milk and nutritional yeast takes this dish to the next level, delivering all the cheesy goodness you love without the dairy. The whole ensemble is wrapped in crisp, refreshing lettuce leaves, keeping it Paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and low-carb. Quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this wholesome spin on the classic cheesesteak doesn’t skimp on taste or texture.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, thinly sliced onion
• 1 medium, thinly sliced green bell pepper
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 8 oz, sliced mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
• 8 large, for wrapping lettuce leaves

Directions

Step 1

Begin by slicing the chicken breasts thinly, against the grain to ensure tenderness.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sliced chicken.

Step 3

Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and slightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and mushrooms.

Step 5

Cook the vegetables for 5-6 minutes until they are softened and slightly caramelized.

Step 6

Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the coconut aminos, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Toss everything together to combine and heat through for about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.

Step 8

To make the cheese sauce, in a small saucepan, whisk together the arrowroot powder and coconut milk over low heat until smooth.

Step 9

Add in the nutritional yeast and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 10

Serve by placing the chicken and vegetable mixture into the center of a large lettuce leaf, then drizzle with the homemade cheese sauce.

Step 11

Wrap the lettuce leaf around the filling, and enjoy your Paleo Chicken Cheesesteak!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1472.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1520.9

Total Fat 67.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.9g
Cholesterol 328.7mg	0%
Sodium 2413.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 44.5g
Protein 139.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 174.1mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2342.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 37.3%

Carbs: 22.4%