Crock Pot Hen Cheesesteaks are made with sluggish cooked, completely seasoned hen breasts, sliced peppers and onions stuffed in a sub roll then drizzled with cheese sauce!
A VERSATILE DINNER RECIPE
You understand since I shared a recipe for Crock Pot Philly Cheesesteaks that I needed to do a hen model too! I can’t determine which one I like higher. This hen model is unquestionably extra reasonably priced. I performed with the seasonings a bit, and let me let you know, these got here out so extremely flavorful and juicy! Truthfully, even if you happen to don’t like peppers or onions, you would depart these out and these would nonetheless make for completely scrumptious sandwiches!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I like utilizing any hoagie or sub rolls I can get. If in case you have one close to you, I wish to go to Jimmy John’s. They really promote sub bread all by itself if you need use one thing a bit extra contemporary than most grocery shops will promote. I even have an area deli that sells their sub rolls, so you could need to test to see if yours does too. I really feel like having good, contemporary bread makes all of the distinction in whether or not or not your cheesesteak tastes completely scrumptious or not. Simply be sure you’re grabbing one thing tender however nonetheless tremendous sturdy.
These Hen Philly Cheesesteaks go properly with French Fries, onion rings, tater tots, and/or a pleasant inexperienced salad. I additionally wish to serve them with tortilla chips and save a few of the Cheez Whiz to dip these chips in.
Completely! You’ll be able to add sliced portobello or white button mushrooms to the crockpot. In the event you like them tremendous tender, add them in in the beginning. If not, add them in about an hour earlier than consuming.
You’ll be able to toast the buns underneath the broiler if desired, but it surely’s not required. Simply private choice. I like a brilliant tender sub roll personally.
Cheez Whiz is what’s historically used for Philly cheesesteaks. You’ll be able to definitely select your cheese of option to placed on high of those.
You’ll be able to preserve the leftovers within the fridge for as much as 5 days. I counsel storing the cheesesteak filling individually from the sub rolls so that they don’t get soggy.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- low-sodium hen broth– it’s particularly necessary to seize low sodium hen broth, particularly since this recipe has sodium elsewhere. If in case you have a salt sensitivity, completely test that it’s low sodium or no sodium added broth.
- Italian dressing – this may be skipped if you happen to don’t have it or take pleasure in it. I might go together with a gentle Italian dressing right here. The Olive Backyard Salad Dressing they promote in a bottle works fairly good. I don’t suppose you style this as a separate ingredient as soon as it’s achieved cooking. The acidity actually helps to tenderize the hen and provides just a bit increase of taste.
- garlic– y’all know I like the contemporary garlic however use what you may have – jarred garlic works simply wonderful.
- crimson and inexperienced peppers – you need to use the mixture of peppers you like.
- white or yellow onion– thinly sliced
- boneless, skinless hen breasts – you need to use boneless hen thighs
- paprika
- Italian seasoning
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt and pepper
- crimson pepper flakes– that is an non-obligatory ingredient that brings a little bit warmth if wanted
- hoagie/sub rolls
- Cheez Whiz– you’ll be able to seize a jar of the stuff, or make some Do-it-yourself Cheese Sauce. In the event you don’t need to use Cheez Whiz, attempt sliced provolone! The warmth from the sandwiches ought to assist soften it or you’ll be able to stick them underneath the broiler for a couple of seconds to soften.
HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK:
To a 5-6 quart crock pot add the hen broth, Italian dressing, and minced garlic. Combine collectively.
Add the peppers and onions to the crockpot. Sprinkle half of the dried seasonings on high of the onions and peppers.
Place the hen on high of the peppers and onions. Sprinkle the remainder of the dried seasonings on high of the hen. Cook dinner on excessive for 3 to 4 hours or on low for six to 7 hours or till the juices run clear.
You need an inner temperature of 165° F. As soon as cooked. Shred the hen with two forks. I like to go away some larger chunks in there however you’ll be able to shred it up as small as you like. Combine till mixed.
Serve on buns topped with a drizzle of warmed up Cheez Whiz or your favourite cheese.
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To a 5-6 quart crock pot add 3/4 cup low-sodium hen broth, 1/2 cup Italian dressing and 3 cloves garlic, minced. Combine collectively.
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Add, 2 inexperienced peppers, thinly sliced, 2 crimson peppers, thinly sliced and 1 white or yellow onion, thinly sliced to the crockpot.
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In a bowl mix: 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon crimson pepper flakes. Sprinkle half of this dried seasonings combine on high of the onions and peppers.
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Place 2 kilos boneless, skinless hen breasts on high of the peppers and onions.
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Sprinkle the remainder of the dried seasonings on high of the hen.
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Cowl and cook dinner on excessive for 3 to 4 hours or on low for six to 7 hours (low is advisable) or till the juices run clear and the interior temperature of the hen is 165F levels.
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As soon as cooked. Shred the hen with two forks. I like to go away some larger chunks in there however you’ll be able to shred it up as small as you like. Combine every little thing up till mixed.
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Serve on hoagie/sub rolls topped with a drizzle of warmed up Cheez Whiz.
- Please consult with my FAQ’s (Incessantly Requested Questions) and ingredient listing above for different substitutions or for the solutions to the commonest questions.
Energy: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 48g | Fats: 26g | Sodium: 2226mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g
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