Slow Cooker Chicken Lo Mein

Skip the takeout and prepare this easy, delicious dinnertime meal with Slow Cooker Chicken Lo Mein, combining the best Chinese food in one veggie-packed dish. Tossed in a mouthwatering sauce, this recipe guarantees a home-cooked meal that rivals your favorite restaurant fare.

When you need a simple slow cooker recipe that tastes like your ordered Chinese takeout, make this easy chicken lo mein recipe. As the chicken cooks in the crock pot, it will soak up all the incredible flavors in the sauce ingredients. Crockpot lo mein is so easy to make that you’ll want to make it for dinner instead of waiting for takeout to arrive! 

Fresh vegetables and tender chicken are covered in a savory sauce. This recipe makes enough to feed your family and still have leftovers that you can use as easy meal prep for the week. Every bite bursts with so much flavor that you’ll swear you’re eating traditional lo mein. 

Why You’ll Love Slow Cooker Chicken Lo Mein

• Budget-Friendly. All of the ingredients are easy on your budget. 
• Easy. You can buy all of the ingredients already chopped, making the prep time faster. 
• Simple Ingredients. You don’t have to visit an Asian market to find the ingredients.
• Customizable. It’s easy to change this recipe to match your family’s tastes. 
• Makes a lot of food at once. This makes a huge portion of food, but it’s straightforward to double and make more. 

Ingredients

The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: This is the main type of meat in the easy recipe.
• Matchstick Carrots: Buy matchstick carrots or shred a few at home. 
• Red Bell Pepper: This adds a lovely crunch and color to the dish. 
• Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: Make sure you use low-sodium, or the sauce will be too salty. 
• Hoisin Sauce: This adds a punch of umami flavors.
• Oyster Sauce: This is salty, so a little bit goes a long way. 
• Brown Sugar: Sweetening it with brown sugar adds a caramelized undertone to the sauce. 
• Garlic: Use fresh garlic for the fullest flavor. 
• Red Pepper Flakes: This will heat the sauce. 
• Sugar Snap Peas: These are the most common veggies to add to the lo mein. 
• Scallions: Fresh scallions add an earthy sweetness to the lo mein. 
• Lo Mein Noodles: These are longer, flat noodles often used in Asian cooking. 
• Sesame Seeds: Use them as a garnish at the end. 

How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Lo Mein

• Step One: Place your chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
• Step Two: Place the carrots and sliced red peppers on the chicken.
• Step Three: In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
• Step Four: Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook on low for 6 hours or 4 hours on high. 

• Step Five: 15 minutes before serving, take the chicken out and shred it. Add the chicken to the slow cooker and the sugar snap peas.
• Step Six:  Stir everything and place the lid back on for 15 minutes while you prepare your noodles.
• Step Seven: Cook the noodles to the box directions and drain.
• Step Eight: Add the noodles to the slow cooker and toss to coat the noodles.
• Step Nine: Sprinkle on the chopped scallions and some sesame seeds to garnish. Serve! 

Equipment Needed

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• Small bowl – You need a bowl to mix the sauce ingredients. 
• Slow Cooker – Use a 5-quart slow cooker. 
• Slow Cooker Liner – This makes clean-up so much easier. 
• Serving Spoon – You’ll need to stir the lo mein and use it to serve. 

What to Serve with Slow Cooker Chicken Lo Mein

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This is a complete meal in one dish! You don’t need to add much to it. If you want to add something to the side, try these recipes.     

• Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
• Air Fryer Crab Rangoons
• Chicken Fried Rice
• Ramen Noodle and Cabbage Salad 

Variations and Substitutions

• Make It Spicier.  Add more red pepper flakes or a splash of Sriracha sauce. 
• Use Different Meat. Either boneless skinless chicken thighs or pork loin will taste delicious. 
• Change the veggies. Other vegetables that will taste good in the lo mein include water chestnuts, snow peas, or green beans. 

Storage Instructions 

Place leftover lo mein in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days. I don’t recommend freezing it. If you try, it will change the texture of the noodles too much. 

Slow Cooker Chicken Lo Mein Tips and Tricks

• If you want to make the chicken juicer, marinate them in chicken broth overnight before you cook them.  
• Use an electric mixer to shred the chicken easily. 
• Follow the package directions when you cook the lo mein noodles. 

What Is Chicken Lo Mein?

Chicken lo mein is an Asian dish that American Chinese restaurants popularized. It includes shredded chicken, crispy vegetables, and a bold sauce with savory, sweet, and umami flavors. 

What Kind of Sauce Is Used In Lo Mein?

The sauce ingredients combine soy sauce, Hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Some people add sesame oil to the sauce. If you need to make it gluten-free, use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

What Kind Of Noodles To Use? 

The best type of noodles to use is the flat lo mein noodles in the Asian section of the grocery store. You can use spaghetti noodles, cooked egg noodles, or even linguini noodles in a pinch.  

How To Make It Spicier 

The best way to make it spicier is to sprinkle more red pepper flakes into the sauce. Of course, you can also add hot sauce, chili garlic sauce, or grate some ginger root and add it to the sauce. 

Toppings

For the toppings, use either fresh green onions or some bean sprouts. Then, top with some sesame seeds, and it is ready for you to serve it. 

How To Reheat 

The best way to reheat the lo mein will be to add a bit of sesame oil to a skillet and heat it on the stove over medium heat. This way, the ingredients don’t soften too much like they would in the microwave. 

Difference Between Lo Mein and Chow Mein 

The difference between slow cooker chicken chow mein and lo mein is the type of noodles and their sauce. Chow mein noodles are crispier, and the sauce is often lighter. Some chow mein recipes don’t even use a sauce. Lo mein noodles are chewier and smothered in a flavorful sauce. 

FAQ

Asian-Inspired Recipes     

Want more easy recipes for Asian food you can make at home? Here are some of my favorite Asian recipes. 

• Orange Chicken
• Asian Pork Tenderloin 
• Copycat Panda Express Mushroom Chicken
• Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
• Asian Chicken Wings
• Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Ramen

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