Description
Slow cooker chicken Philly sandwiches bring Philadelphia’s iconic street flavor right to kitchen counters with minimal effort. Juicy shredded chicken, melted provolone, and caramelized peppers nestle between crusty rolls, promising pure comfort with each hearty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 6 hoagie rolls
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Layer chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Scatter sliced bell peppers and onions across the chicken surface.
- Whisk beef broth and Italian dressing mix in a separate container until well combined.
- Gently pour the liquid mixture over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours.
- Once chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature, carefully remove and shred using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and gently mix with the cooked vegetables.
- Preheat oven broiler to high setting.
- Lightly toast hoagie rolls until golden and crisp around edges.
- Generously pile shredded chicken and vegetable mixture onto each toasted roll.
- Place a slice of provolone cheese atop each sandwich.
- Broil sandwiches for 2-3 minutes or until cheese melts and becomes slightly bubbly.
- Transfer hot sandwiches to serving plates and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are of similar size for even cooking, preventing dry or undercooked sections.
- Slice bell peppers and onions uniformly to guarantee consistent texture and flavor distribution throughout the dish.
- For a lighter version, use low-sodium beef broth and reduce cheese quantity or opt for a reduced-fat cheese alternative.
- Experiment with different protein options like turkey or plant-based chicken substitutes to accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 431 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg