Forget takeout tonight! These slow cooker honey garlic chicken noodles combine tender chicken, bell peppers, and noodles with a sticky honey garlic sauce that has a sweet and spicy kick. Big flavor, little effort!
Takeout Flavor Without the Takeout: Sweet honey, savory soy sauce, garlic, and a little sriracha come together for a sticky, flavor packed sauce that’s better than anything from a takeout box!
Let the Slow Cooker Handle Dinner: Toss in your ingredients and let everything simmer while you go about your day. Just add noodles before serving!
Noodles Worth Slurping: Tender chicken, colorful peppers, and soft lo mein noodles soak up every bit of that delicious sauce.
Noodles: Lo mein noodles work great, but spaghetti or ramen noodles are easy swaps!
Sriracha: Adds a little heat to the sauce. For a milder flavor, use ketchup instead. You can also try gochujang for a different spicy kick.
Vegetables: Feel free to add more veggies! Snap peas, broccoli, and carrots are all delicious options.
Chicken: Boneless, skinless thighs or chicken breast both work well. You can even swap the chicken for cubed pork!
Honey: Adds a bit of sweetness to balance the heat.
Get your chopsticks ready because these crockpot honey garlic chicken noodles are too good to resist! Make it a full meal with air fryer broccoli and a side of crispy egg rolls.
Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs, red bell pepper, broth, honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, garlic, and ginger to the slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F. Break into pieces or shred with two forks.
Thicken and Serve: Mix the cornstarch and cold water, then stir into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Meanwhile, cook and drain the noodles. Toss with the chicken and sauce, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve.
Slow Cooker: A 5- to 6-quart slow cooker works best for cooking the chicken and sauce.
Large Pot: Perfect for boiling the lo mein noodles before adding them to the slow cooker.
In the Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
In the Freezer: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Freezer Meal: Place all ingredients except the noodles in a freezer-safe zip-top bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to make, dump the bag into the slow cooker and cook as directed.