Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks
58 CommentsUpdated May 30, 2026
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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.
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
More sandwich recipes to make in the slow cooker:
- Crockpot Philly Cheese Steaks
- Slow Cooker Beer and Garlic French Dips
- Slow Cooker Creamy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
- BBQ Beef Sloppy Joes
- Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork
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Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks
Tender chicken, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers piled on french rolls and topped with swiss cheese.
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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!
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
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.
Made this recipe? Leave a comment below!
Is the cooking time accurate? That seems like a long time. Just curious. Thank you! Added the ingredients to my cart, and I’m going to meal prep this for my lunches. Just want to confirm the cooking time. Ty!!
The longer you cook it, the more tender the chicken gets. You can take it out early if you prefer.
Can this be frozen have a lot left over
Yes, this freezes well.
Really good base recipe. Allows room for tweeks for personal taste. I used Cajun seasoning to spice it up a little and added hot sauce to my sandwich. Definitely a good leftover recipe, too.
Delicious! I made this last night & it was a hit. This recipe is added to our dinner time meal rotation. Ty!
Very bland.
It’s not a bad recipe, but needs more spices and your cooking the chicken way too long.
Can this be done with frozen chicken breast?
I recommend thawing meats for all my recipes.
Can I cook this on high to reduce cooking time?
Yes, for 3.5- 4 hours will work.
I was so excited for this but unfortunately it’s very bland. I even added seasonings and salt and pepper to try and jazz it up but no luck. Just tasted like boiled chicken in water
I made this tonight in my Instant Pot and we really enjoyed it! I doubled the amount of spices, added onion powder and half of a zucchini that needed to be used. I ate mine over riced cauliflower, while the others were served as sandwiches on buns. Very healthy and easy! Thanks!
What settings did you use on the instapot.