Peanut butter in savory dishes started in 1904 when Dr. Kellogg marketed it as protein paste for invalids.
Slow Cooker Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken Noodles
Dive into a bowl of comfort with our Slow Cooker Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken Noodles! This mouthwatering dish combines tender chicken, creamy peanut butter, and a kick of heat, simmered to perfection for a hassle-free meal prep. Get ready to savor every bite as this irresistible blend of flavors transforms your weeknight dinners!
Prep
15
min
Cook
150
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 300g carrots, sliced (10.6 oz)
- 20g easy garlic (0.71 oz)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 peppers, sliced
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 600g diced chicken breast (1.32 lbs)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 65g smooth peanut butter (4.55 tbsp)
- 600g (4 packets) udon noodles (21.2 oz)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 30ml light soy sauce (1.01 fl oz)
- 25ml rice wine vinegar (0.84 fl oz)
- 30g sriracha (1.06 oz)
📦Other(1)
- 20g easy chilli (0.71 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add your onion, chicken, peanut butter, soy sauce, carrots, rice wine vinegar, sriracha, garlic and chilli to a slow cooker pot. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- 2
Cook on high for 2 1/2 hours or low for 4 hours.
- 3
Remove the lid and mix. Then add in your peppers and udon noodles. Stir well and then cook on high for 10 mins.
- 4
Serve and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add peanut butter at room temperature or microwave for 15-20 seconds before mixing to prevent clumping and ensure even distribution throughout the sauce base.ingredient15-20 seconds
- ✓Add udon noodles only in the final 10 minutes because they absorb liquid rapidly and will become mushy if overcooked in the slow cooker's moist environment.timing10 minutes
- ✓Cut chicken into uniform 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking at the slow cooker's low temperature of 200-210°F, preventing some pieces from overcooking while others remain underdone.technique1-inch pieces, 200-210°F
- ✓Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid before adding noodles, then stir it back in if needed because udon noodles can absorb up to 50% of available moisture.technique1/4 cup, 50% absorption
- ✓Add peppers in the final 10 minutes to maintain their crisp texture, as prolonged slow cooking breaks down cell walls and creates mushy vegetables.timing10 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
150
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Peanut butter in savory dishes started in 1904 when Dr. Kellogg marketed it as protein paste for invalids.
Slow Cooker Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken Noodles
Dive into a bowl of comfort with our Slow Cooker Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken Noodles! This mouthwatering dish combines tender chicken, creamy peanut butter, and a kick of heat, simmered to perfection for a hassle-free meal prep. Get ready to savor every bite as this irresistible blend of flavors transforms your weeknight dinners!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 300g carrots, sliced (10.6 oz)
- 20g easy garlic (0.71 oz)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 peppers, sliced
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 600g diced chicken breast (1.32 lbs)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 65g smooth peanut butter (4.55 tbsp)
- 600g (4 packets) udon noodles (21.2 oz)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 30ml light soy sauce (1.01 fl oz)
- 25ml rice wine vinegar (0.84 fl oz)
- 30g sriracha (1.06 oz)
📦Other(1)
- 20g easy chilli (0.71 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add your onion, chicken, peanut butter, soy sauce, carrots, rice wine vinegar, sriracha, garlic and chilli to a slow cooker pot. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- 2
Cook on high for 2 1/2 hours or low for 4 hours.
- 3
Remove the lid and mix. Then add in your peppers and udon noodles. Stir well and then cook on high for 10 mins.
- 4
Serve and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add peanut butter at room temperature or microwave for 15-20 seconds before mixing to prevent clumping and ensure even distribution throughout the sauce base.ingredient15-20 seconds
- ✓Add udon noodles only in the final 10 minutes because they absorb liquid rapidly and will become mushy if overcooked in the slow cooker's moist environment.timing10 minutes
- ✓Cut chicken into uniform 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking at the slow cooker's low temperature of 200-210°F, preventing some pieces from overcooking while others remain underdone.technique1-inch pieces, 200-210°F
- ✓Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid before adding noodles, then stir it back in if needed because udon noodles can absorb up to 50% of available moisture.technique1/4 cup, 50% absorption
- ✓Add peppers in the final 10 minutes to maintain their crisp texture, as prolonged slow cooking breaks down cell walls and creates mushy vegetables.timing10 minutes