Slow cooker Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak hoagies are a tasty combo of hot & spicy buffalo chicken, melty cheese, and soft hoagie rolls. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner, a weekend game day party, or even a potluck.
This easy, crowd-pleasing sandwich is overflowing with juicy chicken and cheese and packed with bold buffalo flavors.
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With all the flavor of buffalo wings but in an easy-to-make hoagie form, this surefire favorite will quickly become your go-to dish to serve up on game day or just any night of the week when you feel like spicing things up. Made in the slow cooker, you can literally fix and forget until dinner time!
- Easy. Just dump everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work.
- Quick to make. The chicken will be cooked in just a few hours.
- Versatile. You can switch the toppings up any way you like! You can also serve buffalo chicken in tacos, or on mashed potatoes!
- Delicious. The combination of buffalo chicken and Provolone and Blue cheese crumbles is simply irresistible.
Ingredients You'll Need
Every bite is packed with tons of succulent chicken, melted cheese, and just the right spices to really bring this classic dish to life. No matter what you’re in the mood for – from an easy weeknight dinner to something special for game day – these delicious chicken cheesesteak can be on your table or picnic blanket in no time with the help of your slow cooker!
Read on to learn how simple it is to make this amazing buffalo chicken cheesesteak recipe at home.
- Chicken - Boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- Buffalo sauce - You can buy it, or you can make our Creamy Buffalo Sauce recipe!
- Dry Ranch Seasoning - You can buy a packet, or use our Dry Ranch Dressing Mix recipe.
- Butter - Salted or unsalted, either is fine for this recipe.
- Hoagie rolls - Or whatever style of sandwich bun you prefer. You can make sliders with the Kings Hawaiian Dinner rolls!
- Blue cheese crumbles - Sold in the tub, or crumble your own from Trader Joe's Gorgonzola, which is a milder flavored blue cheese.
- Provolone cheese - Sliced in the deli packets.
- Black pepper - To taste.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak Hoagies
This recipe is so simple, you can just dump all of the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the work. By the time you're ready to eat, you'll have tender, shredded chicken that's been perfectly infused with buffalo sauce. All you have to do is pile it on a hoagie roll with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Not only is this chicken cheese steak recipe super flavorful and easy to make at home in your slow cooker - the leftovers are great for lunch the next day too!
So if you’re ready to put an exciting new spin on your classic steak sandwich that will have you coming back for more every time, dive into this mouthwatering buffalo chicken cheesesteak recipe.
Season The Chicken
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix over the meat.
Slow Cook In Buffalo Sauce
- Pour the store bought or homemade Buffalo sauce over the chicken and ranch dressing.
- Lay the butter on top of the buffalo sauce covered chicken and put the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook the buffalo cheesesteak mixture for 5 hours on LOW.
- Turn the slow cooker to WARM and using two forks, shred the chicken and blend into the buffalo sauce in the slow cooker.
Make Buffalo Cheesesteak Hoagies
- Load the bottom potion of a hoagie with the shredded buffalo chicken, then top with slices of Provolone cheese and Blue cheese crumbles. Serve hot and enjoy!
PRO TIP: If you allow the shredded chicken to rest for 30 minutes while on the WARM slow cooker setting, the chicken will absorb more of the buffalo sauce.
Serving Suggestions
These slow cooker Buffalo chicken cheesesteak hoagies are great for a casual meal at home. You can also serve them at parties or potlucks. They're also a great option for lunch or dinner on the go.
For great sides to serve with this buffalo chicken cheesesteak recipe see our:
- Amish Coleslaw (Old Fashioned Coleslaw)
- Bread and Butter Refrigerator Pickles
- Tropical Fruit Salad
- Red Hot and Blue Potato Salad
- French Fry Seasoning
- Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle Fries
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations using this buffalo chicken cheese steak recipe.
- You can substitute boneless, skinless thighs for the chicken breasts.
- If you don't have buffalo sauce, you can use hot sauce or barbecue sauce.
- You can also use different types of cheese, such as cheddar or Swiss.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this Buffalo chicken cheese steak recipe.
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Storage and Reheating
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, place the buffalo cheesesteak mixture in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Then, reheat in the microwave to make more buffalo chicken cheesesteak sandwiches.
Tips for Success
- You can make this buffalo chicken cheesesteak recipe in a Dutch oven or large pot. Simply cook the chicken and buffalo sauce in the pot over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through. Then, shred the chicken and assemble the sandwiches.
- If you like your sandwiches extra cheesy, add more provolone cheese.
- You can also add other toppings to your sandwiches, such as lettuce, tomato, or onions.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can make this recipe in a Dutch oven or large pot. Simply cook the chicken and buffalo sauce in the pot over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through. Then, shred the chicken and assemble the sandwiches.
es, you can make this recipe ahead of time. Simply cook the chicken and shred it. Then, reheat and assemble the sandwiches when you're ready to eat.
More Delish Ideas
Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak Hoagies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 large Chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 packet Dry Ranch Seasoning
- 2 cup Buffalo sauce store or homemade
- ½ cup Butter 1 stick
- 8 Hoagie rolls or Hawaiian dinner rolls for sliders
- 1 cup Blue cheese crumbles or Gorgonzola (milder)
- 16 slices Provolone deli sliced
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix over the meat.3 large Chicken breast, 1 packet Dry Ranch Seasoning
- Pour the store bought or homemade Buffalo sauce over the chicken and ranch dressing.2 cup Buffalo sauce
- Lay the butter on top of the buffalo sauce covered chicken and put the lid on the slow cooker.½ cup Butter
- Cook the buffalo cheesesteak mixture for 5 hours on LOW.
- Turn the slow cooker to WARM and using two forks, shred the chicken and blend into the buffalo sauce in the slow cooker.
- Load the bottom potion of a hoagie with the shredded buffalo chicken, then top with slices of Provolone cheese and Blue cheese crumbles. Serve hot and enjoy!8 Hoagie rolls, 1 cup Blue cheese crumbles, 16 slices Provolone
Notes
- You can make this buffalo chicken cheesesteak recipe in a Dutch oven or large pot. Simply cook the chicken and buffalo sauce in the pot over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through. Then, shred the chicken and assemble the sandwiches.
- If you like your sandwiches extra cheesy, add more provolone cheese.
- You can also add other toppings to your sandwiches, such as lettuce, tomato, or onions.
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