Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak
This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak combines tender, juicy chicken with bold buffalo flavors, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheese for a deliciously comforting sandwich. Easy to prepare and perfect for busy nights, the slow cooking method ensures a flavorful, tender filling that captures the classic cheesesteak experience with a spicy buffalo twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-6 hours (slow cooker)
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten free buns)
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2–3 chicken breasts (about 1.5–2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 medium onion, sliced into rings
- 4–6 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 4 hoagie rolls or sub buns
Seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Optional Garnishes
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Chopped green onions
- Celery sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice green bell peppers and onions into thin strips or rings. These will cook down in the slow cooker to release sweetness and add texture that balances the spicy buffalo chicken.
- Layer Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add sliced peppers and onions on top, then pour buffalo sauce evenly over all ingredients. Sprinkle garlic powder and black pepper for seasoning.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred easily.
- Shred and Mix: Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Mix the shredded chicken back into the sauce and vegetables in the slow cooker, ensuring every bite is juicy and flavorful.
- Add Cheese and Serve: Layer cheese slices over the shredded chicken mixture in the slow cooker and cover for a few minutes to let the cheese melt. Spoon the cheesy buffalo chicken onto toasted hoagie rolls or buns and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh buffalo sauce to avoid overly salty or artificial flavors.
- Shred chicken after cooking for ideal sandwich texture.
- Layer vegetables on top to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Cover the slow cooker briefly to melt cheese without drying it out.
- Toast buns lightly before serving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken, slow cooker, cheesesteak, spicy chicken sandwich, easy dinner, buffalo sauce, comfort food