Description
Hearty slow cooker chicken Philly sandwiches deliver classic Philadelphia flavor with tender meat and melted cheese nestled in a warm roll. Comfort meets convenience in this easy one-pot meal that brings restaurant-style satisfaction straight to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) Italian seasoning mix (or 1 tablespoon homemade blend)
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 6 hoagie rolls or sub rolls
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by layering chicken breasts at the bottom, then generously season with Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper. Scatter sliced bell peppers, diced onions, and minced garlic evenly across the top.
- Gently pour chicken broth over the entire mixture, ensuring ingredients are lightly coated and will remain succulent during cooking.
- Secure the lid and allow the slow cooker to transform ingredients on LOW temperature for 6-7 hours or HIGH temperature for 3-4 hours, creating tender, flavorful protein.
- Carefully extract chicken breasts and utilize two forks to meticulously shred the meat into delicate, soft pieces. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, thoroughly combining with caramelized peppers and onions.
- Activate the oven’s broiler and prepare hoagie rolls by splitting them lengthwise. Generously fill each roll with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then crown with provolone cheese slices.
- Position sandwiches on a baking sheet and slide under the broiler. Monitor closely as cheese melts and edges become golden and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer sandwiches to serving plates, offering optional condiments like mayonnaise, mustard, or hot sauce for personalized enhancement.
Notes
- Opt for chicken thighs instead of breasts for extra moisture and richer flavor, especially if cooking on high heat.
- Drain excess liquid before assembling sandwiches to prevent soggy bread and ensure a crisp texture when broiling.
- Swap provolone with Swiss or pepper jack cheese for different flavor profiles that complement the chicken’s seasoning.
- Use gluten-free hoagie rolls or lettuce wraps to make this recipe suitable for low-carb and gluten-sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg