Description
This Healthy Crockpot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak recipe is a lighter twist on the classic Philly favorite. Tender chicken, sweet bell peppers, and savory onions simmer in a flavorful blend of seasonings, all topped with gooey melted cheese on a whole wheat hoagie roll.
Ingredients
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 but Recommended):
8 oz Cremini or White Button Mushrooms, sliced
Broth:
1/2 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth
Worcestershire Sauce:
2 Tablespoons
Seasonings:
Dried Oregano, Dried Basil, Smoked Paprika, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, 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) and bell peppers. Slice the mushrooms. Mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
- Optional Sauté: Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, add garlic. Deglaze with broth.
- Layer in Slow Cooker: Transfer vegetables to slow cooker. Add chicken, pour broth and Worcestershire sauce, sprinkle seasonings.
- Slow Cook: Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred. Return to slow cooker.
- Combine and Marinate: Stir chicken with vegetables and juices. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Melt the Cheese: Stir in half of the cheese to melt.
- Prepare Rolls: Toast hoagie rolls.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Pile chicken mixture onto rolls.
- Melt the Cheese: Top with remaining cheese and melt under broiler if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy your homemade Chicken Philly Cheesesteaks!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350-450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
