Crockpot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

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Need an easy dinner that basically cooks itself? These Crock-Pot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches are about to earn a spot in your weekly meal rotation. The slow cooker takes care of the chicken while it soaks up all the flavor from the onions, peppers, and seasonings. By dinnertime, all that’s left to do is pile everything onto hoagie rolls, add a slice of cheese, and let it melt into pure comfort food.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 white or yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic pepper
  • 1 (16-ounce) jar mild pepper rings, drained (reserve ¼ cup of the brine)
  • ½ (16-ounce) jar roasted red bell pepper strips, drained
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup reserved pepper ring brine
  • 6 to 8 hoagie rolls
  • 6 to 8 slices white American cheese or provolone cheese

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Place the sliced onions across the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Add the chicken breasts on top of the onions. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and garlic pepper evenly over the chicken.
  3. Scatter the drained mild pepper rings and roasted red bell pepper strips over everything.
  4. Pour the chicken broth around the chicken, then add the reserved pepper brine.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours. The chicken is ready when it’s tender enough to shred easily with two forks.
  6. Move the cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred it lightly. Leave some larger pieces so every bite has a little more texture.
  7. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir everything together until the chicken is coated in the flavorful cooking juices with the onions and peppers.
  8. Fill each hoagie roll with the chicken mixture and top with a slice of white American or provolone cheese.
  9. Broil the sandwiches for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and delicious. Serve right away while they’re hot.

Notes and Serving Tips

Don’t forget to save the pepper brine before draining the jar. It adds a little extra tang and brings all the flavors together while the chicken cooks.

If your chicken shreds easily with a fork, it’s done. There’s no need to cook it any longer.

These sandwiches are great with French fries, potato chips, coleslaw, pasta salad, or a simple side salad.

Got leftovers? Store the chicken filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat it and serve it on fresh hoagie rolls whenever you’re ready for another sandwich.

Nutrition Information

Estimated Per Serving

  • Calories: 530
  • Total Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Protein: 54g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sodium: 960mg

Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.

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