Description
These Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal, featuring tender shredded chicken simmered with garlic, bell peppers, onions, and a flavorful blend of soy and BBQ sauces. Melted provolone cheese and soft hoagie rolls complete this hearty sandwich perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Other
- 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- Hoagie rolls or crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring an even layer for even cooking.
- Add Vegetables: Top the chicken with minced garlic, sliced bell peppers, and onions, layering the flavors directly over the meat.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce and BBQ sauce thoroughly to create a tangy and savory sauce blend.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the combined sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker to infuse flavor as it cooks.
- Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix it well with the cooked vegetables and sauce for a cohesive filling.
- Melt Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese on top of the shredded chicken mixture, then cover the slow cooker until the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spoon the cheesy chicken mixture onto hoagie rolls or crusty bread and add additional sauce if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep the sodium content lower.
- Can be prepared the night before and reheated in the slow cooker or on the stovetop for convenience.
- Provolone cheese provides a classic Philly flavor, but mozzarella is a fine substitute if preferred.
- Optional toppings like sautéed mushrooms or banana peppers complement the sandwich well.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
