Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken & Noodles

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken & Noodles





If you’re craving a cozy, comforting dinner with minimal effort, this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken & Noodles is a guaranteed hit. Tender shredded chicken, a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce, and perfectly slurpy noodles come together to create a dish that tastes like takeout—but is made right at home with simple pantry ingredients. It’s family-friendly, budget-friendly, and truly perfect for busy weeknights.

✅ Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 lbs (900 g) boneless chicken thighs or breasts

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • ½ cup honey

  • ⅓ cup soy sauce

  • ¼ cup ketchup

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

  • 1 tsp ground ginger

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

For the Noodles

  • 8–12 oz spaghetti, rice noodles, or egg noodles

  • 1–2 tbsp butter or sesame oil (optional)

For Garnish

  • Sliced green onions

  • Sesame seeds

  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

✅ Instructions

1. Build the honey garlic sauce

In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and pepper.

2. Add everything to the slow cooker

Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.

3. Cook low and slow

  • LOW: 5–6 hours

  • HIGH: 2½–3 hours

Chicken should be fork-tender.

4. Thicken the sauce

Remove chicken and shred it. Whisk together cornstarch + water. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and cook for 10–15 minutes until sauce thickens.

5. Cook the noodles

Boil noodles according to package directions, drain, and toss with a little butter or sesame oil.

6. Combine

Return shredded chicken to the thickened sauce. Add noodles and toss until everything is coated and glossy.

7. Serve

Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if you like a kick.

✅ Tips & Variations

  • Add veggies—broccoli, snap peas, carrots, or bell peppers

  • Use chicken thighs for richer flavor

  • Swap noodles for rice

  • Add sriracha or chili oil for spice

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