SLOW-COOKER PAD THAI

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I love pad thai, but I hate standing over a hot stir-fry-especially in the summer. This slow cooker version lets me keep my cool and enjoy pad thai, too. -Shawn Barto, Winter Garden, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 to 6 ounces each)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fish sauce or additional soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces uncooked Asian lo mein noodles
2 teaspoons butter
2 large eggs, beaten
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 1-1/2- or 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the next 6 ingredients; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, about 4 hours. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred chicken with two forks and return to slow cooker., In a large saucepan, cook noodles according to package directions. In a small nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains., Drain noodles. Stir eggs and noodles into slow cooker. Top with green onions, peanuts and cilantro.Freeze option: Double the chicken mixture. Freeze half of cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Prepare noodles and eggs as directed; stir into chicken mixture. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 891mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

Nworie Chidimma
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I'm really disappointed with this recipe. I expected it to be much better.


SSENKUNGU DERRICK
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out nothing like the pictures.


Maureen Khatri
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I'm surprised that this recipe has so many positive reviews. I thought it was terrible.


Dangi Mike
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This recipe is a waste of time and money.


Eduardo Macedo
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Syed Zadi
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This recipe was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the chicken was tough.


paul jansezian
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I'm not sure I would make this recipe again, but I'm glad I tried it.


Alia Tanveer
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavors were good.


Koketso Mothobela
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I would have liked the dish to be a little spicier.


Max Babineaux
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The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Phindiswa Ellen
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I'm definitely going to be making this recipe again. It's a great addition to my weeknight dinner rotation.


Ddamba Bradley
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also healthy.


Ali Akbar Mughal
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I added some extra vegetables to the dish, such as carrots and broccoli.


Assumpter khevali
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


amine ali
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I didn't have any rice noodles, so I used spaghetti noodles instead. It worked out just fine.


Md Hassen
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The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily fixed. I'll just add a little less sugar next time.


Kalu Sarker
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Njeri Kay
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This slow cooker pad thai was a hit with my family! The flavors were spot-on and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.