Description
This Healthy Crockpot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Recipe offers all the classic flavors in a lighter, convenient slow-cooker version. Tender shredded chicken, sweet bell peppers, savory onions, and melted cheese make for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1.5 – 2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Onions:
- 1 Large Yellow Onion, thinly sliced
Bell Peppers:
- 2–3 Large Bell Peppers (a mix of colors)
Garlic:
- 4–6 Cloves Garlic, minced
Mushrooms (Optional):
- 8 oz Cremini or White Button Mushrooms, sliced
Broth:
- 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth
Worcestershire Sauce:
- 2 Tablespoons
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
Cheese:
- 8 slices Provolone Cheese or 1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella
Olive Oil or Avocado Oil:
- 1 Tablespoon
Rolls/Serving Vessel:
- 6–8 Whole Wheat Hoagie Rolls
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Thinly slice the onion(s), bell peppers, and mushrooms. Mince the garlic. Set aside.
- Optional Sauté: Sauté onions, peppers, and mushrooms in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Layer in Slow Cooker: Place vegetables in the slow cooker. Add chicken, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
- Slow Cook: Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred, and return to slow cooker.
- Combine and Marinate: Mix chicken with vegetables and juices, let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Melt the Cheese: Add cheese to the pot or on the sandwiches.
- Prepare Rolls: Toast hoagie rolls.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Pile chicken mixture onto rolls.
- Serve: Enjoy your homemade Chicken Philly Cheesesteaks!
Notes
- You can customize with additional toppings like hot peppers or pickles.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute tofu or seitan for chicken.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on Low
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Chicken, Philly Cheesesteak, Slow Cooker, Healthy, Easy, Homemade