Description
Juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Sandwiches merge classic Philadelphia flavors with effortless preparation. Tender shredded chicken, melted provolone, and caramelized peppers create a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 2 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) Italian seasoning mix (or 1 tbsp homemade blend)
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 hoagie rolls or sub rolls
Instructions
- Seasoning and Layering: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker, generously coating with Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper. Distribute bell peppers, onions, and garlic evenly across the top.
- Liquid Infusion: Pour chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring complete coverage and moisture retention for tender results.
- Slow-Cooking Process: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes exceptionally tender and flavors meld harmoniously.
- Shredding and Mixing: Remove chicken and shred using two forks, then return to the slow cooker, thoroughly blending with caramelized peppers and onions to create a rich, cohesive filling.
- Cheese and Broiling Preparation: Split hoagie rolls lengthwise, fill with chicken-vegetable mixture, and top with provolone cheese. Position under the broiler, watching carefully as cheese melts and edges turn golden and crisp, typically 2-3 minutes.
- Serving and Customization: Transfer sandwiches to plates, offering optional condiments like mayonnaise, mustard, or hot sauce to personalize the dining experience.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Tenderness: Use chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges. Trim excess fat before placing in slow cooker for consistent texture.
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Press minced garlic directly onto chicken and allow herbs to sit for 15 minutes before cooking to enhance herb penetration and deepen taste profile.
- Control Moisture Balance: If mixture seems dry during cooking, add small increments of chicken broth to maintain juiciness without making filling watery. Drain excess liquid before assembling sandwiches.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Watch broiler closely during cheese melting stage. Position oven rack about 4-5 inches from heat source to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden-brown edges without charring bread.
- 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: 7
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg