Description
Slow cooker chicken Philly sandwiches deliver mouthwatering comfort straight from Philadelphia’s culinary heart. Hearty shredded chicken, melted provolone, and caramelized peppers promise a delicious sandwich experience you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) Italian seasoning mix (or 1 tablespoon homemade blend)
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 6 hoagie rolls or sub rolls
Instructions
- Nestle whole chicken breasts into the slow cooker’s base, creating an even layer. Generously dust with Italian seasoning, ensuring complete coverage. Sprinkle salt and pepper across the surface for enhanced flavor profile.
- Layer sliced peppers, onions, and minced garlic atop the seasoned chicken. The vegetables will infuse moisture and aromatics during the cooking process.
- Carefully pour chicken broth around the ingredients, allowing liquid to distribute evenly without disturbing the initial seasoning. This will maintain ingredient positioning and prevent dry cooking.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. The prolonged cooking will transform chicken into tender, easily shreddable protein.
- Once cooking completes, extract chicken breasts and use two forks to pull meat apart into delicate strands. Return shredded chicken back into the slow cooker, gently mixing with remaining peppers and onions.
- Activate oven broiler. Split hoagie rolls lengthwise and generously fill with the chicken-vegetable mixture. Crown each sandwich with provolone cheese slices.
- Position sandwiches on a baking sheet. Slide under broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbly surface.
- Transfer hot sandwiches to serving plates. Offer optional condiments like mayonnaise, mustard, or hot sauce for personalized finishing touches.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry spots in your sandwich filling.
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help spices adhere better and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Consider using low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning to personal taste.
- Slice vegetables uniformly for consistent texture and even cooking throughout the slow cooker process.
- Drain excess liquid after cooking to prevent soggy sandwich bread and maintain a perfect sandwich consistency.
- Swap provolone with dairy-free cheese alternatives for lactose-intolerant or vegan dietary needs.
- Experiment with different protein options like turkey or plant-based chicken substitutes for dietary variety.
- Toast hoagie rolls lightly before adding filling to create a crispy texture that prevents bread from becoming soggy.
- Prep ingredients the night before to streamline morning cooking and reduce day-of kitchen preparation time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg