Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks

By Sarah Olson

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Apr 26, 2021Updated Oct 17, 2024

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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.

We love to make our favorite restaurant-style sandwiches right in the slow cooker. You can also make Beef Philly Cheese Steaks.

image of chicken, bell peppers, onions and mushrooms in slow cooker

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How to make Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks in the Crockpot:

  • Chicken – Boneless chicken breasts.
  • Broth – Adding chicken broth will keep the chicken moist.
  • Seasonings – Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Veggies – Bell peppers, onions and mushrooms.
  • Sandwich fixings – Hoagie rolls and swiss cheese.
ingredients for chicken philly cheesesteaks on a table

How long do I cook?

  • First chicken, broth, and seasonings cook for 6 hours on low in the slow cooker.
  • Then the onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms are added. Cook for 1.5 hours more.
2 image collage. Chicken on one side, chicken with broth and seasoning on the other side.
  • 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.
2 image collage. One photo of veggies on top of chicken not yet cooked and other side cooked with forks about to shred chicken

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

  • Yes, but be sure to trim off as much fat as possible before cooking.
  • Cook for the same cooking time as you would for breasts.

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.
shredded chicken in hoagie rolls

More sandwich recipes to make in the slow cooker:

philly cheesesteaks with cheese on top, fries on the side.

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image of chicken, bell peppers, onions and mushrooms in slow cooker

Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks

3.96 from 23 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 7 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 5
By: Sarah Olson
Tender chicken, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers piled on french rolls and topped with swiss cheese.
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Equipment

Ingredients 
 

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 2 bell peppers, (any colors) sliced
  • 1 white 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,

Instructions 

  • Place the chicken into the 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 hours.
  • After the chicken has cooked, add the sliced vegetables on top of the cooked chicken. Sprinkle the vegetables with a touch of salt and pepper.
  • 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 off 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!

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Sarah’s 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

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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54 Comments

  1. Sherry says:

    2 stars
    My family thought this was extremely bland, even when doubling the seasoning.

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  2. Becky Edmonds says:

    Loved this recipe! Didn’t have hoagie buns so I used the hot dog buns I had worked great. Everyone loved them. The chicken was super tender. Perfectly cooked. Thanks for a great recipe!

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  3. Roz says:

    4 stars
    I modified this recipe by using boneless skinless chicken thighs which I seasoned with Weber’s Kickin Chicken seasoning. I also added a chicken bouillon cube and sautéed the veggies in a cast iron until they were caramelized just right and added it to the shredded chicken just before serving. The fam ate it all! There was none left. Thanks for sharing
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