Description
Indulge in a wholesome twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak with this Healthy Crockpot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Recipe. This dish combines tender slow-cooked chicken with a medley of vibrant vegetables, creating a satisfying meal that caters to your health goals. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavors that everyone will love. Serve it in whole wheat rolls for a nutritious option, or enjoy it over rice or as lettuce wraps for a delightful change.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 – 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 large bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 4–6 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz cremini or white button mushrooms (optional)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (non-alcoholic)
- 8 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese or 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
- Whole wheat hoagie rolls
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by slicing onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms; mince garlic.
- Optionally sauté sliced vegetables in olive oil until softened.
- Layer sautéed (or raw) vegetables in a slow cooker; add chicken on top.
- Pour broth and Worcestershire sauce over chicken; sprinkle with seasonings.
- Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and mix it back with the vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Stir half of the cheese into the mixture until melted.
- Lightly toast whole wheat hoagie rolls under a broiler.
- Assemble sandwiches with warm chicken mixture and remaining cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg