Slow Cooker Chicken Cheesesteak Recipe

chicken cheesesteak sandwich with toppings on a wooden board

5 from 4 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Cheesesteak Recipe

This chicken cheesesteak recipe is a lightened-up version of the Philly-famous sandwich. Tender shredded chicken, bell peppers, and onions are slow-cooked together in savory seasonings. Just top with melted cheese and pile high on a hoagie roll for an irresistible meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Brunch, dinner, lunch, Main Course, sandwich

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken cheese steak, chicken cheese steak sandwich, chicken cheesesteaks, chicken philly cheesesteak recipe, crockpot chicken cheese steak, Philly cheese steak

Servings: servings

Calories: 350kcal

Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

slow cooker
measuring spoons and cups
Knife and cutting board
2 forks (or other equipment for preferred method of shredding chicken)

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon dried minced onion
7 oz Italian dressing mix packet
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1½ tablespoon garlic minced
12 oz onion freshly diced or frozen
8 oz mushrooms (I like baby bellas) sliced, fresh or canned
3 bell peppers sliced (see notes)
salt and pepper to taste
Provolone or Mozzarella Shredded or sliced
Hoagie Rolls (Crusty Italian Sub Rolls)

Instructions

Place 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast into greased slow cooker
pour 2 tablespoon olive oil over chicken pieces
sprinkle 2 tablespoon dried minced onion, 7 oz Italian dressing mix packet, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, and 1½ tablespoon garlic over chicken
Add 12 oz onion, 8 oz mushrooms (I like baby bellas) , and 3 bell peppers to slow cooker
cover and cook 4-6 hours on low or 2-4 hours on high. Your chicken is ready for the next step when it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks
return shredded chicken to slow cooker and mix in with onions and mushrooms. Add salt and pepper to taste
Top with shredded or sliced Provolone or Mozzarella (provolone is the most traditional option). Cover slow cooker and allow to melt

To Build Your Sandwich

Cut open Hoagie Rolls (Crusty Italian Sub Rolls), and fill with chicken mixture
top with more cheese of choice
Optional step: Place open-face sandwich under the broiler to melt cheese further.

Video

Notes

Calorie information is for sandwich filling. It does not include calories for cheese or roll.
Peppers can be any color of your choice. Green peppers will have a stronger flavor. Red, yellow and orange will add a sweeter touch

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