Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken & Noodles
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken & Noodles is a cozy, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, slow-cooked to perfection and served over soft egg noodles. This comforting meal is effortless to prepare, family-friendly, and easily customizable with veggies or noodle options, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or a satisfying comfort food favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high) plus 30-40 minutes additional
- Total Time: 5 hours (approximate on low) or 3.5 hours (approximate on high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (use gluten-free soy sauce and noodles)
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Optional Veggies
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- Other vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or broccoli as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and sauce: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker. In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and chicken broth until well combined. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred with a fork.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix well with the juices and sauce.
- Add the noodles and thicken sauce: Stir in the egg noodles and cover the slow cooker again. Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the noodles are soft. Meanwhile, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir it into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Let it cook for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce is glossy and thickened.
- Garnish and serve: Finish by sprinkling freshly sliced green onions over the dish to add a vibrant touch and mild onion flavor that complements the honey garlic sauce perfectly.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Add noodles near the end to avoid them becoming mushy.
- Adjust the amount of honey to suit your sweetness preference before cooking.
- Shred the chicken with forks to keep the process clean and easy.
- Egg noodles or similar thick noodles hold up best for this slow cooker recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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