This slow cooker dump and go recipe is so easy and makes for a delicious family meal. Chicken Philly Cheesesteak is served over a hoagie roll for a great make ahead dinner or lunch that is loaded with flavour!
I’ve always been a fan of a good Philly cheesesteak, but since our family tries to limit our red meat intake to no more than one to two times per week, this chicken version is a great alternative. This is a true dump and go recipe that requires very little prep and the end result is a tasty meal that your whole family will love! There will be no complaints when this recipe is served up for dinner — guaranteed!
For more sandwich recipes, be sure to check out my Pesto Breakfast Sandwiches and Pulled Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sandwiches.
Why Make this Recipe
- Effortless – Recipes don’t come much easier than this! Just dump the ingredients into your crockpot, set it and forget it!
- Simple ingredients – There’s nothing fancy about this recipe, which is why it makes the perfect easy weeknight meal! The best part is that you probably already have most of the ingredients on hand.
- Great for both kids and adults – When I served this meal to my husband and toddler, they both devoured it within seconds! This recipe will definitely be added to the regular menu rotation. Don’t you just love meals that are both husband and kiddo approved?!
- Can be easily adapted – The chicken philly cheesesteak filling can be easily adapted for allergies and intolerances. The chicken filling is totally gluten-free, and you can serve it on a GF roll if you or someone in your family has an intolerance. You can also make them dairy-free by using a plant-based shredded cheese to top them up or leave the cheese off altogether. Either way, it’s still super tasty!
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken – use skinless boneless chicken breasts and cut them into strips. Alternatively, you can buy chicken tenders already cut to save on prep time.
- Peppers – I used red and green peppers because I liked the taste and colour variation, but feel free to sub in any colour pepper.
- Cornstarch – is used as a thickener to make the broth a little more saucy. You can also sub in tapioca starch if preferred.
- Onion and Garlic – Provide a delicious base layer of flavour for the sauce.
- Chicken Broth – I like to use a reduced sodium broth for cooking. You can also use vegetable stock if you have that on hand instead.
Step by Step Instructions
To serve
Recipe Tips
- If you’re not going to be home during the day, then you can dump all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- If you are home, you may wish to add the vegetables at the end of the cooking cycle if you’d like them to be a bit more firm. In this case, cook chicken and broth on low for 4-5 hours, then add the vegetables to the slow cooker for the last hour on high.
- You can reserve some of the liquid from the slow cooker to use as a dip for the sandwiches and eat it like a French dip sandwich.
Recipe FAQs
Is this a good freezer meal?
Yes, it makes a great freezer meal that requires no pre-cooking! I love to place all of the ingredients raw into a large Ziploc bag and toss it into the freezer. Then defrost for 24 hours or place the bag in some water to thaw and dump the ingredients into the crockpot. Cook for 4-6 hours on low. So easy, but so tasty!
Can you make it ahead of time?
Yes, this is a great make ahead meal. Let the Philly cheesesteak filling cool completely to room temperature and then transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days and can be reheated on the stovetop before serving.
Can you make this with chicken thighs?
If you have some thighs that you want to use, you can use them in this recipe in place of the chicken breasts. Use skinless and boneless thighs cut into strips and follow the recipe as is.
Serving Suggestions
This chicken Philly cheesesteak is a pretty filling meal by itself when placed in a whole-grain hoagie bun or dinner roll and topped with your favourite cheese. We used a jalapeno mozzarella cheese and it tasted amazing!
You can easily pair it with your favourite sides like this Roasted Asparagus Spring Salad, No-Mayo Broccoli Apple Salad or Curly Sweet Potato Fries.
Either way, it’s a hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy!
More Easy Slow Cooker Recipes
- Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
- Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Homemade BBQ Sauce
- Crockpot Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
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Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
Ingredients
- 2 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 1 green pepper sliced
- 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp corn starch (or sub in tapioca starch)
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
For serving:
- Hoagie buns or whole grain dinner rolls
- Shredded or sliced provolone, mozzarella or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Place all ingredients for the chicken philly cheesesteaks in a slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- To serve: Cut rolls in half and place on baking sheet. Using a slotted spoon, pick up the chicken and vegetable mixture and place mixture inside each bun. Top with shredded cheese. Preheat broiler to high. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese has melted and bread is lightly browned and crispy.
Notes
- If you’re not going to be home during the day, then you can dump all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- If you are home, you may wish to add the vegetables at the end of the cooking cycle if you’d like them to be a bit more firm. In this case, cook chicken and broth on low for 4-5 hours, then add the vegetables to the slow cooker for the last hour on high.
- You can reserve some of the liquid from the slow cooker to use as a dip for the sandwiches and eat it like a French dip sandwich.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and based on one serving without a roll or cheese.
Nutrition
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