Description
Slow cooker chicken Philly sandwiches bring Philadelphia’s iconic street fare into home kitchens with minimal effort. Hearty shredded chicken, melted provolone, and caramelized peppers and onions create a mouthwatering sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
Bread and Cheese:
- 6 hoagie rolls
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts in the slow cooker, layering sliced onions and bell peppers on top. Generously sprinkle seasonings including garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients. Drizzle chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Cover and slow cook on low temperature for 5-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, ensuring chicken becomes tender and fully cooked.
- Extract chicken breasts and meticulously shred using two forks. Return shredded meat to the slow cooker, gently blending with accumulated vegetables and cooking juices.
- Activate oven broiler. Lightly butter hoagie rolls and toast underneath broiler for 1-2 minutes until achieving golden edges. Generously pile shredded chicken and vegetable mixture onto each roll. Crown each sandwich with a provolone cheese slice.
- Position assembled sandwiches on baking sheet and slide under broiler for 1-2 minutes, allowing cheese to melt and become slightly bubbly.
- Plate sandwiches immediately while warm. Complement with classic side dishes like crispy potato chips, golden french fries, or fresh garden salad.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for richer, more tender meat that stays juicy during slow cooking.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting seasonings or adding red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free rolls or serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Meal prep friendly: Store shredded chicken mixture separately from rolls to prevent sogginess and maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg