Slow Cooked Chicken Chow Mein
Transform dinner into an effortless feast with this Slow Cooked Chicken Chow Mein, a savory and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of your favorite takeout to your kitchen. Juicy, shredded chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, umami-packed sauce featuring soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, and a hint of honey for sweetness. The tender chicken is combined with colorful veggies like julienned carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas, creating a vibrant medley of textures and flavors. Tossed with perfectly cooked chow mein noodles and thickened with a cornstarch slurry, this dish is both hearty and healthy, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Garnished with fresh green onions, this one-pot wonder delivers convenience without sacrificing bold, authentic taste. Perfectly suited for slow cooker enthusiasts craving a homemade spin on Chinese takeout, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 1 cup Carrots, julienned
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Snow peas
- 3 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 8 ounces Chow mein noodles (dry)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Stir until well mixed.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Add the chicken broth, julienned carrots, sliced red and green bell peppers, and snow peas into the slow cooker.
Season with salt and pepper, then stir gently to coat everything evenly in the sauce.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it back into the sauce.
Prepare the chow mein noodles according to the package instructions (usually boiling them in salted water until tender, then draining).
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker to thicken it.
Add the cooked chow mein noodles to the slow cooker and toss until well combined with the chicken, sauce, and vegetables.
Sprinkle the sliced green onions on top as a garnish, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.7 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 579 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 10634 mg | 462% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 280.0 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.2 g | ||
| Protein | 258.4 g | 517% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 387 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 4209 mg | 90% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
