Description
Enjoy a hearty and nutritious meal with this Healthy Crockpot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make dish brings together tender shredded chicken, colorful bell peppers, and savory spices—all cooked slowly in your crockpot. With minimal prep time and the ability to customize ingredients to suit your taste, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep or casual gatherings. Serve it on whole wheat rolls for a wholesome sandwich experience that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Get ready to savor the deliciousness while enjoying the wonderful aromas wafting through your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 – 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2–3 large bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 4–6 cloves of garlic
- 8 oz cremini or white button mushrooms (optional)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese or 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
- 6–8 whole wheat hoagie rolls
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms; mince garlic.
- Optional: Sauté vegetables in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Layer sautéed vegetables (or raw if skipping) in the slow cooker.
- Place chicken on top of the veggies; add broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Sprinkle with seasonings: oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
- Shred cooked chicken and mix back into the slow cooker with the veggies.
- Stir in half of the cheese until melted.
- Toast whole wheat rolls under the broiler until golden brown.
- Serve the warm mixture on toasted rolls topped with remaining cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (LOW)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg