4.9 from 27 votes
Slow Cooker Chicken Peanut Noodles
Tender shredded chicken in a spicy peanut sauce is slow cooked with linguini noodles.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 522 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian , American
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 small yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup salsa mild or hot
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons sambal oelek or to taste, optional
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 8 ounces linguine
- chopped fresh cilantro green onion and crushed peanuts for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the onion to the bottom of a 6 qt slow cooker. Top with chicken.
- In a medium bowl, combine salsa, peanut butter, broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice and sambal if using. Pour over the chicken.
- Top with the carrots and bell pepper. Cover and cook on low for 3 ½ to 4 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to a bowl and shred using two forks.
- Cook the linguine according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Add the linguine and shredded chicken with any juices to the slow cooker. Stir well, adding pasta water if needed. Cover and let the pasta rest for 2 to 3 minutes in the slow cooker to thicken before serving.
- Garnish with cilantro, green onion and peanuts if desired.
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Notes
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave, or serve cold. Do not freeze.
Nutrition Information
Calories
522
(26%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1460mg
(61%)
Potassium
899mg
(26%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1202IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 522
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 522 | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1460mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 899mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1202IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.