Easy Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein 

Easy Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein is a delicious and effortless way to enjoy a classic Chinese takeout favorite at home. Tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and noodles simmer in a savory sauce, all cooked together in the slow cooker for a hands-off, comforting meal. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, offering bold flavors with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  
  

• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  
  

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
  
  

• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  
  

• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  
  

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  
  

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  
  

• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  
  

• 3 cups sliced mushrooms
  
  

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  
  

• 2 cups shredded carrots
  
  

• 1 cup snap peas
  
  

• 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
  
  

• 3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  
  

• Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  
  

Directions:

1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
   
   

2. In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken.
   
   

3. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, carrots, and snap peas to the slow cooker.
   
   

4. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender.
   
   

5. About 20 minutes before serving, cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions; drain.
   
   

6. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker and stir to combine.
   
   

7. Add cooked noodles to the slow cooker and toss everything together.
   
   

8. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx., serves 6):

• Calories: 380 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 10 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 2 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 70 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 850 mg
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 40 g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
  
  

• Sugars: 8 g
  
  

• Protein: 35 g