Best 8 Slow Cooker Lo Mein Recipes

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Are you in search of a delightful and mouthwatering slow cooker lo mein recipe? Look no further! This versatile dish combines the flavors of traditional Chinese cuisine with the convenience of slow cooking. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating a flavorful and authentic slow cooker lo mein that will satisfy your taste buds and impress your family and friends.

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SLOW COOKER LO MEIN



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This Slow Cooker Lo Mein Recipe is quicker, easier, healthier, and dare I say . . . TASTIER than the traditional take out classic! Loaded with chicken, veggies, noodles, and the most delicious sauce, this healthy-ISH dinner comes together in minutes and will surely satisfy that Chinese take out craving!

Provided by Jennifer Debth

Categories     Main Dish     Pasta

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce (less if you don't like spicy)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 head broccoli (stems removed and discarded, florets roughly chopped)
1-2 carrots (julienned)
1-2 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 (4 oz) package sliced mushrooms
1/2 pound spaghetti (cooked separately according to package directions)
Sesame seeds, green onions, cilantro (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin, oil, chili garlic sauce, garlic powder, ginger, and black pepper.
  • Pour 1/3 into a greased crockpot.
  • Add in chicken and cover.
  • Cook on HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8 hours.
  • Stir in 1/3 more sauce and all the veggies: broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, mushrooms.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour.
  • Shred chicken.
  • Stir in remaining sauce and cooked pasta.
  • Taste and re-season, if necessary.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 kcal, Carbohydrate 70 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 1661 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

{SLOW COOKER} VEGETABLE LO MEIN NOODLES



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This vegetable lo mein makes an easy slow cooker meal that is flavorful and versatile.

Provided by Kelly

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup low sodium vegetable broth
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce (see notes)
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (can substitute with gluten free tamari or coconut aminos)
2 teaspoons honey (can substitute with agave)
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (can substitute with gluten free tamari or coconut aminos)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon mirin or Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing or dry Sherry)
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
1 14-ounce package extra firm tofu
1/2 cup matchstick carrots
1 red bell pepper (seeded, thinly sliced)
1 cup snow peas (trimmed)
1/2 cup frozen edamame
2 cups fresh lo mein noodles (or cooked spaghetti noodles (use gluten-free if necessary))
2 tablespoons cornstarch (+ 3 tablespoons cold water)
sesame seeds (optional; for garnish)

Steps:

  • Spray inside of slow cooker with non-stick coating spray.
  • Whisk together all the ingredient for the sauce in the slow cooker. Add minced ginger and garlic. Add the entire block of tofu to the bottom of the slow cooker. Cook on low for 1-2 hours or high for 1 hour flipping halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to package directions, set aside.
  • Transfer tofu to flat surface and cut into cubes. Add tofu and remaining vegetables to slow cooker, cover and cook for 1 hour on high.
  • 30 minutes before serving, add noodles into slow cooker. To thicken the sauce, whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir into slow cooker. Allow sauce to cook and thicken on high for 30 minutes. Give everything a good stir to combine and coat with sauce.
  • Serve hot and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (1/4 recipe), Calories 528 kcal, Carbohydrate 106 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 4 g, Sodium 1056 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 10 g

EASY CROCKPOT CHICKEN LO MEIN



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Skip takeout and make a delicious version of chicken lo mein at home!

Provided by The Chunky Chef

Categories     Main Course

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup light soy sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp oyster sauce
1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
2 tsp sesame oil
drizzle of sriracha sauce
2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup snow peas
1 cup shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
5 oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 lb. dried lo mein noodles
sesame seeds, for garnish
sliced green onions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add chicken thighs to bottom of slow cooker insert. Whisk together sauce ingredients and pour over chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred, then add back to slow cooker with juice and sauce.
  • Add broccoli, snow peas, carrots, bell pepper and water chestnuts, and stir. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • While vegetables are cooking, boil and drain pasta per package directions, then add to crockpot with chicken and vegetables. Stir well, then serve with garnishes, if desired.

SLOW COOKER LO MEIN



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Skip delivery and try this veggie-packed takeout favorite for a healthy dinnertime meal that is easy to make right in your crockpot!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     asian inspired

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
3 cups broccoli florets
2 carrots, julienned
2 stalks celery, diced
1 cup snow peas
1 (5-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 pound spaghetti
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoons sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste), or more, to taste
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • LINE a slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner. Open slow cooker liner and place it inside a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker bowl. Fit liner snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl; pull top of liner over rim of bowl. WHISK together soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, sambal oelek, oyster sauce, ginger and sesame oil in the slow cooker. Add pork shoulder, then cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. REMOVE pork shoulder from the slow cooker and shred the meat before returning to the pot with the juices. Stir in broccoli, carrots, celery, snow peas and chestnuts. Cover and cook on high heat for 15-30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. COOK pasta according to package instructions; drain well. SERVE pasta immediately, topped with pork mixture.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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Chow mein for four? You can have it in the crock in just 15 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb)*, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, sliced diagonally (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
1 cup snow pea pods (4 oz)
Chow mein noodles, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown.
  • Spray 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place carrots, celery, onion, garlic and water chestnuts; top with chicken. In small bowl, mix broth, soy sauce and gingerroot; pour over chicken. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Stir in mushrooms and pea pods. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 15 minutes longer. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 810 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER PORK LO MEIN



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Packed with pork and plenty of colorful vegetables, this Asian dish is a nutritious meal in one.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small onion, cut into wedges
2 pounds pork arm steak, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 envelope (1 ounce) chow mein or stir-fry seasoning mix
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced bamboo shoots, drained
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 bag (1 pound) frozen mixed sugar snap stir-fry vegetables
1/4 cup teriyaki baste and glaze (from 12-ounce bottle)
1 pound uncooked angel hair pasta or vermicelli

Steps:

  • Place onion, pork, seasoning mix (dry), water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and celery in order listed in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Gently stir in frozen vegetables and teriyaki baste and glaze. Increase heat setting to high. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Serve pork mixture over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg

CHICKEN LO MEIN



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This dish is easy to make, and full of flavor. The chicken is incredibly tender, and the ginger, garlic and soy sauce combine to give it its authentic taste. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

Provided by Meesh

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
5 teaspoons white sugar, divided
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
½ cup soy sauce, divided
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (12 ounce) package uncooked linguine pasta
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
6 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a medium, non-reactive bowl, combine the chicken with 2 1/2 teaspoons of white sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar and 1/4 cup soy sauce. Mix this together and coat the chicken well. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • In another medium bowl, combine the chicken broth, water, sesame oil and ground black pepper with the remaining sugar, vinegar and soy sauce. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch with some of this mixture and slowly add to the bulk of the mixture, stirring well. Set aside.
  • Cook the linguine according to package directions, drain and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok or large saucepan over high heat until it starts to smoke. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until browned. Transfer this and all juices to a warm plate.
  • Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the wok or pan over high heat. Add the ginger, garlic, mushrooms and green onions, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the reserved sauce mixture and then the chicken. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved noodles and toss gently, coating everything well with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.6 calories, Carbohydrate 78.6 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1877 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

SLOW-COOKER BEEF LO MEIN



Slow-Cooker Beef Lo Mein image

Enjoy a delectable Chinese classic like you never have before. Trade the wok for the slow-cooker, and try our Slow-Cooker Beef Lo Mein recipe today.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 8h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp. oil
2 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak (1 inch thick), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained
1 jar (4-1/2 oz.) whole mushrooms, drained
1 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
1/2 cup stir-fry sauce
1 Tbsp. MINUTE Tapioca
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen stir-fry vegetables (broccoli, carrots, red peppers, snow peas)
3/4 lb. wide lo mein noodles, uncooked
1/2 cup PLANTERS Cashews

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat, in batches; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until browned. Remove from skillet; set aside.
  • Place onions and garlic in slow cooker. Add meat, water chestnuts and mushrooms. Mix dressing, stir-fry sauce and tapioca until blended; pour over meat and vegetables. Cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours (or on HIGH 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours).
  • Stir in frozen vegetables. Cover with lid. Cook on HIGH 30 to 40 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Meanwhile, cook noodles as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Stir nuts into meat mixture. Serve meat mixture over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 820 mg, Carbohydrate 56 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 36 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right noodles. Lo mein noodles are typically made with wheat flour, but you can also use other types of noodles, such as rice noodles or soba noodles.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Be sure not to overcook the noodles, or they will become mushy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. Some popular vegetables to use in lo mein include broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas.
  • Choose a protein that you like. Some popular proteins to use in lo mein include chicken, beef, shrimp, and tofu.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what really makes lo mein delicious. There are many different recipes for lo mein sauce available online, so you can find one that suits your taste.
  • Garnish your lo mein with fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as cilantro, green onions, and basil, add a nice pop of flavor and color to lo mein.

Conclusion:

Lo mein is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. By following the tips above, you can make a lo mein dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give lo mein a try!

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