Description
This Slow Cooker Lo Mein is an easy, flavorful recipe that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked spaghetti tossed in a savory hoisin-soy sauce. Slow cooking the chicken ensures juicy, shredded meat infused with the delicious sauce, while the vegetables stay crisp-tender. It’s a comforting, hassle-free meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce (less if you don’t like spicy)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 head broccoli, stems removed and discarded, florets roughly chopped
- 1–2 carrots, julienned
- 1–2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 1 (4 oz) package sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 pound spaghetti, cooked separately according to package directions
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, garlic powder, ground ginger, and black pepper until fully combined to create the flavorful sauce base.
- Start Slow Cooking Chicken: Pour one-third of the sauce into a greased slow cooker (crockpot). Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cover, and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Add Vegetables and More Sauce: Stir in another one-third of the sauce along with the broccoli florets, julienned carrots, sliced red bell peppers, and sliced mushrooms. Cover and continue cooking on HIGH for an additional hour to soften the vegetables slightly while keeping them crisp-tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks or your preferred method. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Combine Pasta and Final Sauce: Stir in the remaining one-third of the sauce along with the cooked spaghetti pasta. Mix well to coat everything evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more soy sauce or chili garlic sauce to preference.
- Serve and Garnish: Spoon the lo mein into bowls and garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro for brightness and added flavor. Enjoy your easy, delicious slow cooker lo mein!
Notes
- Doubling the sauce recipe works well for leftovers, providing extra flavor for reheated portions.
- Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce to suit your spice preference.
- Cook pasta just before adding to the slow cooker to avoid overcooking and mushy texture.
- Shredding chicken can be done in the slow cooker bowl or separately on a cutting board.
- Feel free to swap vegetables based on seasonality or preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
