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When you make this Crockpot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches recipe, you will get tender strips of chicken slow-cooked with peppers, onions, and savory seasoning, topped with melted mozzarella on a toasted hoagie roll.
This easy crockpot meal is a delicious twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak that the whole family can enjoy with only a few minutes of prep time.
Add this to your list of easy chicken dinners to make this summer while you are busy enjoying the outdoors.
Table of Contents
- Ingredients for Crockpot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches:
- How to Make Crockpot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches:
- Crockpot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches Recipe
- How to store slow cooker chicken cheesesteak:
- Tips and tricks for making a good cheesesteak sandwich:
- More slow cooker recipes:
- Quick links for making dinner easy:
Why you’ll love this family favorite recipe!
What is so great about this recipe is that you can prep the ingredients, put everything in the crock pot, and then let it cook everything together. The only thing you will need to do is build the sandwiches and toast them to your liking.
Ingredients for Crockpot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches:
- Meat: I normally have boneless, skinless chicken breasts on hand that I will cut into strips
- Onion: Use either a large yellow onion or white onion that has been thinly sliced
- Peppers: I combine both thinly sliced red bell peppers and green bell pepper for the best flavor and color
- Seasoning: Minced garlic, paprika, kosher salt, and ground black pepper
- Cooking liquid: Adding chicken broth will add flavor and will perfectly cook the tender chicken strips in the slow cooker
- Thickener: When you cornstarch into the crockpot it will help thicken the sauce made for the chicken cheesesteaks
- Serving: Use hoagie rolls and sliced mozzarella cheese when making the sandwiches for the cheesesteak recipe
How to Make Crockpot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches:
Make the thickener:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2–3 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
- Set aside.
Assemble in slow cooker:
- Add the chicken strips, sliced onion, garlic, red and green peppers, paprika, salt, and pepper to your slow cooker.
- Pour in the chicken broth and the cornstarch mixture.
- Stir to combine.
Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Prepare rolls:
- Preheat your oven broiler to high.
- Slice hoagie rolls in half and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Assemble sandwiches:
- Using a slotted spoon, scoop the chicken and veggie mixture into each roll.
- Top generously with sliced mozzarella.
Broil:
- Broil for 2–3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the bread are golden and crisp.
- Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
Serve:
- Remove from the oven and serve hot.
- Enjoy your homemade chicken Philly cheesesteaks!
Crockpot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Hoagie rolls, for serving
- Sliced mozzarella cheese, or provolone, if preferred
Instructions
Make the thickener:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2–3 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
- Set aside.
Assemble in slow cooker:
- Add the chicken strips, sliced onion, garlic, red and green peppers, paprika, salt, and pepper to your slow cooker.
- Pour in the chicken broth and the cornstarch mixture.
- Stir to combine.
Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Prepare rolls:
- Preheat your oven broiler to high.
- Slice hoagie rolls in half and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Assemble sandwiches:
- Using a slotted spoon, scoop the chicken and veggie mixture into each roll.
- Top generously with sliced mozzarella.
Broil:
- Broil for 2–3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the bread are golden and crisp.
- Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
Serve:
- Remove from the oven and serve hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to store slow cooker chicken cheesesteak:
Fridge: Any leftover chicken from the slow cooker recipe can be placed into an airtight container and store the chicken in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Tips and tricks for making a good cheesesteak sandwich:
Sliced chicken:
Be sure to slice the chicken into strips; this allows the homemade sauce to penetrate the chicken, giving you juicier, more flavorful chicken to use in the hoagie buns.
Good melting cheese:
When making these cheesesteak sandwiches, you are more than welcome to use your favorite cheese, but for the best results to get melted cheese on these sandwiches, using either provolone cheese or mozzarella cheese is the best option.
Fresh bread:
I like to use hoagie rolls for making this easy weeknight dinner, but you could also use hot dog buns or sub rolls as well.
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