Slow Cooker Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

The first time I made Slow Cooker Chicken Chow Mein, I was mostly trying to use up the ginger sitting in my fridge. It turned into a dish my kids now request by name, with the onion making it feel like a proper sit-down dinner. Now I keep the ingredients on hand most weeks.

Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory sauce for a complete dinner that your family will love.

Easy Crockpot Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

This chicken chow mein features juicy chicken breast cooked with a mix of bell peppers, carrots, and onions, all tossed in a savory sauce. The slow cooking process melds the flavors beautifully, making it a perfect dish for serving over rice or noodles. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
• 1 cup carrots, julienned
• 1 cup onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked chow mein noodles or rice for serving
• Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the chicken into strips and slice the vegetables.
2. Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the chicken, bell peppers, carrots, onion, and garlic.
3. Add Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, and cornstarch mixture. Pour over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
5. Thicken Sauce: If the sauce is too thin, remove the lid and cook on high for an additional 15-30 minutes to thicken.
6. Serve: Serve the chicken chow mein over cooked noodles or rice and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 hours
• Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 4 servings
• Calories: 320kcal
• Fat: 6g
• Protein: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 40g

I keep coming back to Slow Cooker Chicken Chow Mein because it never asks much of me and still lands on the table warm and filling. Store any extra in the fridge and it will hold for a few days. Let me know if you end up tweaking it, since half the fun is making it yours.