Description
Bring the bold, tangy, and savory flavors of Thailand to your kitchen with this Crockpot Chicken Pad Thai. Tender chicken, chewy rice noodles, and a perfectly balanced peanut sauce come together effortlessly in your slow cooker. It’s a fuss-free way to enjoy a takeout favorite—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts, for topping
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
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Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
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Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, fish sauce (if using), and chicken broth. Pour over the chicken.
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Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken from the crockpot, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot.
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Add the noodles & veggies: Add the rice noodles, sliced bell pepper, and shredded carrots. Stir to coat the noodles in the sauce. Cover and cook on low for an additional 20-30 minutes until the noodles are tender.
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Garnish & serve: Toss everything to combine, then sprinkle with green onions, cilantro, and crushed peanuts. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Noodle check: Depending on your crockpot, the noodles can cook quickly—check them after 20 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Sauce boost: If the noodles absorb too much sauce, stir in a splash of chicken broth or a bit more soy sauce to loosen things up.
- Spice it up: Add a drizzle of Sriracha or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if you like extra heat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Main Dish, Noodles
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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