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Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein

Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein

A simplified, hands-off adaptation of classic Chicken Lo Mein, cooked to tender perfection in a slow cooker and tossed with savory sauce and noodles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets
  • 12 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti/linguine
Crockpot Sauce
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
Finishing Touches
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water for slurry
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced, for garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted, for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Set aside.
  2. Place the cut chicken pieces, sliced onion, shredded carrots, mushrooms, and frozen broccoli florets into the basin of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat everything.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, prepare the noodles according to package directions (typically boiling briefly). Drain well.
  6. Once the chicken is tender, shred it slightly using two forks directly in the slow cooker. Whisk the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch and cold water) and stir it into the crockpot juices. Cover and cook on HIGH for another 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  7. Add the cooked and drained noodles directly into the slow cooker. Gently toss everything together until the noodles are well coated in the sauce. Allow to heat through for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

This recipe is extremely flexible. Feel free to substitute vegetables like cabbage or bell peppers. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, increase the brown sugar by 1 tablespoon. If you want spicier Lo Mein, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.