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Slow Cooker Lo Mein Recipe

4.4 from 121 reviews

A flavorful and easy slow cooker lo mein recipe featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a savory homemade sauce, perfect for a hassle-free and delicious weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Sauce

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 head broccoli, stems removed and florets roughly chopped
  • 12 carrots, julienned
  • 12 red bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 (4 oz) package sliced mushrooms
  • ½ pound spaghetti, cooked separately according to package directions

Garnish

  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onions, chopped
  • Cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prepare Sauce: Whisk together the soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, garlic powder, ground ginger, and black pepper until well combined to create a balanced, flavorful sauce.
  2. Start Slow Cooking: Pour one-third of the prepared sauce into a greased crockpot. Add the chicken breasts into the crockpot, then cover to begin cooking.
  3. Cook Chicken: Cook the chicken on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours until it is fully cooked and tender, perfect for shredding later.
  4. Add Vegetables and Sauce: Stir in another third of the sauce along with the chopped broccoli florets, julienned carrots, sliced red bell peppers, and sliced mushrooms into the crockpot. Cover again to continue cooking.
  5. Continue Cooking: Cook on HIGH for an additional 1 hour to soften the vegetables while keeping them vibrant and fresh-tasting.
  6. Shred Chicken: Remove chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them thoroughly using two forks for a nice texture in the dish.
  7. Combine Pasta and Remaining Sauce: Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, stir in the cooked spaghetti and the remaining one-third of the sauce. Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly ensuring every bite is flavorful.
  8. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the lo mein and adjust seasoning as needed by adding extra soy sauce, chili sauce, or spices to suit your preference.
  9. Serve and Garnish: Serve the slow cooker lo mein garnished with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro for enhanced flavor and eye-catching presentation.

Notes

  • You can double the sauce recipe if you prefer extra sauce or want to save leftovers with extra flavor.
  • Cook the spaghetti separately to prevent it from becoming mushy in the slow cooker.
  • Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce to suit your spice preference.
  • Vegetables can be varied depending on availability—snap peas or baby corn work well too.

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