Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks

Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks

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As a housewife, one of the greatest joys is preparing delicious meals that bring smiles to the faces of loved ones. Today, I’d like to share with you a recipe that has become a family favorite in my household – Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks. This mouthwatering dish combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and melted Swiss cheese, all nestled in a warm hoagie roll. Join me on a culinary adventure as we dive into the preparation of this irresistible meal.

A Culinary Quest Begins

Imagine waking up on a beautiful morning, eager to embark on a flavorful journey. As the sun gently peeks through the window, you gather the ingredients for your Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks. The tantalizing aroma of spices fills the air as you season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. These flavors will infuse into the meat, creating a symphony of tastes that will melt in your mouth.

The Slow Cooker’s Magic

With the seasoned chicken resting comfortably in the slow cooker, you pour in a cup of chicken broth, which acts as a tenderizing elixir. As the lid closes, anticipation builds as you envision the tender meat absorbing the flavors, becoming increasingly succulent with each passing hour. The slow cooker becomes your culinary ally, taking on the task of transforming simple ingredients into a savory masterpiece.

The Symphony of Colors

After six hours of gentle cooking, it’s time to introduce a vibrant medley of bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. These colorful vegetables not only add visual appeal but also infuse the dish with a burst of natural sweetness and texture. As you slice the peppers and onions, you can’t help but imagine the aroma that will soon fill the kitchen, captivating the senses and beckoning hungry souls.

The Final Flourish

As the vegetables dance atop the tender chicken, a sprinkle of salt and pepper adds the perfect finishing touch. The slow cooker continues its gentle symphony for another hour and a half, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify. The anticipation builds, and hunger takes hold.

Unveiling the Delight

With the chicken and vegetables now tender and infused with flavor, it’s time to assemble the masterpiece. Using two forks, you deftly shred the chicken into succulent morsels. Carefully, you place the meat onto freshly baked hoagie rolls, ensuring to tap off any excess liquid, allowing the flavors to shine without overpowering the bread. And now, the crowning glory – a generous layer of Swiss cheese, which will melt upon the hot chicken, infusing every bite with gooey deliciousness.

A Toast to Perfection

Before the final act, you preheat the oven’s broiler. With the assembled sandwiches placed open-faced, you slide them into the oven, allowing the buns to toast to perfection and the cheese to bubble and melt seductively. This short interlude of toasting enhances the flavors and brings the dish together, preparing it for its grand finale.

Serving up Memories

As you retrieve the Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks from the oven, the golden buns and bubbling cheese announce their readiness. Placed on the table with a touch of pride, the aroma entices your loved ones to gather around. The first bite is a symphony of flavors – the tender chicken, the sautéed vegetables, the gooey cheese, all harmonizing to create a moment of pure culinary bliss. As laughter fills the room and conversations flow, you realize that beyond the delicious meal, you’ve created lasting memories around the table.

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Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks Recipe

Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks – tender chicken, sautéed vegetables, and melted Swiss cheese, all nestled in a toasted hoagie roll. A culinary delight that brings loved ones together and creates unforgettable moments around the table.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Servings 5
Author Sarah Olson

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 2 bell peppers (any colors) sliced
  • 1 white onion sliced
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • salt and pepper to season the bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.

For serving:

  • French bread or hoagie rolls
  • Swiss cheese

Instructions:

  1. Place the chicken into the slow cooker, and pour over the chicken broth. Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika (DON’T ADD THE VEGETABLES YET).
  2. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours.
  3. After the chicken has cooked, add the sliced vegetables on top of the cooked chicken. Sprinkle the vegetables with a touch of salt and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1.5 hours more.
  5. With 2 forks shred the chicken.
  6. Using tongs place the meat onto hoagies (tap as much liquid off the meat before placing on the bread), and top with cheese. Place the sandwiches open-faced under the broiler in the oven to toast the buns and melt the cheese.

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Nutrition Information

Here is the Nutrition table:

Nutrition Information Amount
Calories 242kcal
Carbohydrates 7g
Protein 41g
Fat 5g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 116mg
Sodium 504mg
Potassium 964mg
Fiber 2g
Sugar 4g
Vitamin A 1594IU
Vitamin C 69mg
Calcium 20mg
Iron 1mg

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, taking the time to prepare a home-cooked meal can be a transformative experience. The Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Cheese Steaks, with their tender meat, vibrant vegetables, and gooey cheese, have the power to bring people together and create cherished moments. So, dear housewives and culinary enthusiasts alike, I invite you to embark on this flavorful journey, where every bite tells a story and every meal becomes a celebration of love, nourishment, and joy.

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