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Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles

Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles

Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles is a simple slow cooker meal packed with sweet, savory garlic flavor and tender chicken. It's an easy comfort food recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners and makes delicious leftovers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 465

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 8 ounces spaghetti or lo mein noodles
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Lightly grease the slow cooker.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  6. Remove the chicken and cut or shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth, then stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker.
  8. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir well.
  9. Cook the noodles separately according to the package directions until just al dente. Drain well.
  10. Add the cooked noodles to the slow cooker and toss until evenly coated in the honey garlic sauce.
  11. Cover and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes on LOW.
  12. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Cook the noodles separately to prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness.
  • Fresh garlic and ginger provide the best flavor.
  • Stir the noodles gently to keep them from breaking.
  • The sauce thickens slightly as it cools.