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Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks

by Sarah Olson on December 31, 2019 | Updated November 5, 2020 18 Comments

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Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks have tender chicken, piles of veggies and topped with swiss cheese. A fun and different dinner idea.

This week I made a healthier recipe- Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks. I have always wanted to make these in my slow cooker, since I adore my other sandwich recipe Slow Cooker French Dips, I knew these would be good too.

chicken sandwich on white plate with pickles on the side

How to make Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks in the Crockpot:

  • Chicken, broth, and seasonings cook for 6.5 hours on low in the slow cooker.
  • Then the onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms are added. Cook for 1.5 hours more.
  • After the veggies are done cooking, shred the chicken with 2 forks.
  • Pile the chicken and veggies on hoagie rolls and add swiss cheese. You can melt the cheese under the broiler in the oven if desired.
slow cooker with bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms, uncooked.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of breast?

Yes, but be sure to trim off as much fat as possible before cooking.

How can I make these into Chicken French Dips?

Add 3 cups of chicken broth instead of one. Then when the cooking time is up, strain the juices and serve those juices in little bowls. Dip your sandwiches into the chicken au jus.

Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks

More sandwich recipes to make in the slow cooker:

  • Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Philly Cheesesteaks
  • Slow Cooker Beer and Garlic French Dips
  • Slow Cooker Creamy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
  • Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
  • Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork

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Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks

4.95 from 18 votes
Tender chicken, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers piled on french rolls and topped with swiss cheese.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken philly cheese steak
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 242kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 5 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 2 bell peppers (any colors) sliced
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • salt and pepper to season the bell peppers onions, and mushrooms

For serving:

  • French bread or hoagie rolls
  • Swiss cheese
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • Place the chicken breasts into a 4-quart or larger slow cooker, and pour over the chicken broth. Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika (DON’T ADD THE VEGETABLES YET).
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6.5 hours.
  • After the chicken has cooked, add the sliced vegetables on top of the cooked chicken.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 1.5 hours more.
  • With 2 forks shred the chicken.
  • Using tongs place the meat onto hoagies (tap as much liquid of the meat before placing on the bread), and top with cheese. Place the sandwiches open-faced under the broiler in the oven to toast the buns and melt the cheese.
  • ENJOY!

Recipe Notes:

How can I make these into chicken French dip sandwiches?
Add 3 cups of chicken broth instead of one. Then when the cooking time is up, strain the juices and serve those juices in little bowls. Dip your sandwiches into the chicken au jus.
Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Yes, be sure to trim the fat off the thighs well before cooking.
Note- This recipe can be adjusted for the length of time you won’t be home. Example: Cook the chicken for 8 hours on LOW then add the veggies and cook for 1.5 hours more on HIGH.
Nutritional values don’t include rolls and cheese

Nutrition:

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 964mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1594IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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First Published 02/02/2015

Updated 12/31/2019

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    Comments

    1. James says

      January 30, 2021 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      I’m definitely gonna make this! But I have one question. Can I use chicken tenderloins instead of chicken breast and if so how much should I use?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 31, 2021 at 4:00 pm

        I would do two pounds or about 10 of them.

        Reply
    2. Em says

      January 12, 2021 at 7:25 pm

      4 stars
      Good, my husband approved! The white American cheese added lots of flavor. I MIGHT add in some Italian dressing with the veggies next time!

      Reply
    3. Lisa says

      March 22, 2018 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      Joined a couple weeks ago have done many of your recipes(dinners) mostly..alls I can say is wow there faboulos. Thank you for sharing never knew all that can be done with a crock pot.great work Sarah.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 22, 2018 at 4:35 pm

        Glad you are trying the recipes Lisa! thanks for the kind comment!

        Reply
    4. Liz says

      October 14, 2017 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      This a yummy and easy dinner!! Put everything in the crockpot this afternoon and now ready for an awesome dinner. I was skeptical that the seasoning would be flavorful enough, but it is perfect.

      Reply
    5. Charlene in MI says

      February 3, 2016 at 8:23 am

      5 stars
      Actually made this last night as written, and the veggies were a good texture at an hour on high. Next time I might leave my crock pot on low to cook the veggies, since it’s newer and holds the heat very well.

      I added about 3 TBSP steak sauce (A-1) to the chicken broth step to cook my chicken, and this was GREAT! Definitely a keeper recipe!!! Hubby had 2 sandwiches, so that means it was a hit. We added sliced cherry peppers to the sandwiches for a nice tang.

      I’m gonna make pizza chicken philly sandwiches tomorrow night out of the leftover (chicken filling, marinara, melted mozz). This is a keeper

      Reply
    6. Delia says

      July 5, 2015 at 4:40 pm

      Hi! I was wondering what that nutritional value was of one serving?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 5, 2015 at 6:45 pm

        I didn’t calculate it, sorry. The chicken and peppers are very low-fat. The main fat would come from the cheese and bread you choose. I hope this helps. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Federica says

      February 4, 2015 at 7:58 am

      Looks soooo yummy, I’m hungry now!
      Fede

      Reply
    8. Michele @ Flavor Mosaic says

      February 3, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      What a great idea to use chicken, and to make it in a slow cooker. Great recipe.

      Reply
    9. Marion@Life Tastes Good says

      February 3, 2015 at 9:21 am

      I never thought to make Philly Cheesesteaks with chicken! Genius! and what a great tip about adding the veggies later in the day. I know my husband would love these, so I’m going to have to add them to the to-do list for sure!

      Reply
    10. Christie says

      February 3, 2015 at 8:46 am

      I love all the veggies you added. It is the best advice for increasing the nutrition in a recipe. Need to put these on our dinner menu.

      Reply
    11. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

      February 3, 2015 at 7:26 am

      These cheese steaks look and sound amazing! And I LOVE that they are made in the slow cooker. 🙂 These are definitely getting added to my weekly meal plan soon.

      Reply
    12. Sandra says

      February 2, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      Great idea on adding the veggies at the end of its cooking cycle. I need to make this and your French Dip!

      Reply
    13. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

      February 2, 2015 at 4:40 pm

      I love that this is made with chicken! I have to try it that way! Great recipe!

      Reply
    14. Rachael says

      February 2, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      These sound so good! I definitely need to try it!

      Reply
    15. Shelby says

      February 2, 2015 at 5:53 am

      5 stars
      I am definitely making this! Looks so yummy.

      Reply

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