Description
These Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Sandwiches are a delicious, hearty meal perfect for an easy dinner. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with bell peppers, onions, and savory seasonings, then shredded and piled onto toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese. The slow cooking method ensures juicy, flavorful chicken that tastes just like the classic Philly cheesesteak without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Sandwich Assembly
- 4-6 hoagie rolls
- Provolone cheese slices (or mozzarella/cheddar)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts, sliced onion, red and green bell peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to your slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and stir well to combine it with the flavorful juices and vegetables.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Slice the hoagie rolls and toast them in the oven until lightly golden and crisp. Spoon a generous amount of the shredded chicken mixture onto each toasted roll and top with a slice of provolone cheese (or your preferred cheese).
- Melt the Cheese: Place the assembled sandwiches under the oven broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the oven and serve them hot. Enjoy your flavorful and comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Sandwiches!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the slow cooker.
- You can substitute chicken broth with beef broth for a richer flavor.
- Feel free to use different cheeses such as mozzarella or cheddar depending on your taste preference.
- If you don’t have a broiler, you can melt the cheese by covering the sandwiches with a lid and heating them in a skillet over low heat.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or skillet.
