Easy Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein Recipe You’ll Love
Craving takeout? Try this Easy Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein Recipe! After making it dozens of times, I discovered the trick to perfect, better-than-takeout noodles. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Perfect Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken And Potatoes and Could A Crockpot Dinner Get Any Easier Than Garlic Herb Chicken?.
Why This Easy Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein Recipe You'll Love Is Pure Comfort
- Better than takeout taste
- Easy, hands-off cooking
- Customizable with your favorite veggies
- Perfect for meal prepping
What You'll Need for Easy Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein Recipe You'll Love
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- chicken breasts
- lo mein noodles
- soy sauce
- garlic
- ginger
- vegetables
- soy sauce
- garlic
- ginger
- sesame oil
- sriracha (optional)
- Optional: green onions
- Optional: sesame seeds
- Optional: additional soy sauce
📝 Ingredient Notes
- chicken breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts work best.
- lo mein noodles: You can substitute with spaghetti or linguine if lo mein noodles are not available.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
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How to Make Easy Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein Recipe You'll Love
- Step 1: Slice chicken breasts into thin strips. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Step 2: Place chicken strips in the slow cooker. Add soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Stir to combine.
- Step 3: Add uncooked lo mein noodles, breaking them in half if necessary. Stir to combine with chicken and sauce.
- Step 4: Add your choice of vegetables. Stir to combine with chicken and noodles.
- Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or on high for 2 hours. Stir halfway through cooking.
- Step 6: Once done, stir in green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with additional soy sauce if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein Recipe You'll Love
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. It's done when it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- : For a spicy kick, add a splash of sriracha to the sauce.
- : To prevent soggy noodles, don't overcook and avoid adding too much liquid.
Storing & Reheating Easy Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein Recipe You'll Love
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the chicken and sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
Freezing Easy Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein Recipe You'll Love
Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For even cooking, make sure the chicken strips are evenly distributed in the slow cooker.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the chicken and sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, add a little water or chicken broth to thin it out.
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Easy Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein Recipe You'll Love
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- chicken breasts
- lo mein noodles
- soy sauce
- garlic
- ginger
- vegetables
Seasonings
- soy sauce
- garlic
- ginger
- sesame oil
- sriracha (optional)
Optional Toppings
- green onions
- sesame seeds
- additional soy sauce
Instructions
- Step 1: Slice chicken breasts into thin strips. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Step 2: Place chicken strips in the slow cooker. Add soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Stir to combine.
- Step 3: Add uncooked lo mein noodles, breaking them in half if necessary. Stir to combine with chicken and sauce.
- Step 4: Add your choice of vegetables. Stir to combine with chicken and noodles.
- Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or on high for 2 hours. Stir halfway through cooking.
- Step 6: Once done, stir in green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with additional soy sauce if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For even cooking, make sure the chicken strips are evenly distributed in the slow cooker.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the chicken and sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, add a little water or chicken broth to thin it out.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the chicken and sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sat. Fat: 2g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein Recipe You'll Love FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the chicken and sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
The most common reason is overcooking. Make sure to stir halfway through cooking and check the temperature of the chicken.
Yes, you can cook this recipe in the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes, followed by a 10-minute natural release.
No, the air fryer is not suitable for cooking this recipe. It's best to use a slow cooker or Instant Pot for hands-off cooking.
Tamari or coconut aminos can be used as a substitute for soy sauce.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein Recipe You'll Love and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
