Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Sandwiches
These Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Sandwiches are a delightful twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak. Juicy shredded chicken is slow-cooked with bell peppers and onions, then topped with melted provolone cheese and served on toasted hoagie rolls. It’s a simple and satisfying meal the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers (red and green), thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 8 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the sliced onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle the dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cook:
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the Chicken:
- Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix well with the vegetables and juices.
- Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the hoagie rolls open and place them on a baking sheet.
- Fill each roll with the shredded chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Place two slices of provolone cheese on top of the chicken in each sandwich.
- Melt the Cheese:
- Place the sandwiches in the preheated oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Remove the sandwiches from the oven and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider toasting the hoagie rolls under the broiler before assembling the sandwiches.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for additional flavor and nutrition.
- Provolone is the classic choice, but you can also use mozzarella or pepper jack for a different twist.