Description
Indulge in a delicious and healthy twist on a classic favorite with this Healthy Crockpot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender shredded chicken with a vibrant mix of bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. The result is a savory filling that’s great on whole wheat hoagie rolls or served over rice or quinoa. Effortlessly prepare it in the morning and come home to a warm, satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 – 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 large bell peppers (mixed colors), thinly sliced
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini or white button mushrooms (optional)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (non-alcoholic)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 8 slices reduced-fat provolone or 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
- 6–8 whole wheat hoagie rolls
Instructions
- Slice onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms; mince garlic.
- Sauté vegetables in olive oil for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Layer sautéed vegetables in the slow cooker; place chicken on top.
- Pour broth and Worcestershire sauce over chicken; sprinkle seasonings.
- Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- Shred chicken once cooked; return to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Incorporate cheese until melted.
- Toast whole wheat rolls under the broiler; assemble sandwiches with the warm mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg