Dinner

Honey Garlic Chicken & Noodles Recipe

Byrami Hayes January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Introduction

Honey Garlic Chicken & Noodles is a comforting and flavorful slow cooker meal that combines tender chicken, sweet honey, and savory garlic in a rich sauce. Tossed with spaghetti noodles and topped with fresh scallions, it’s an easy dinner that feels special.

A white bowl filled with glossy, brown stir-fried noodles mixed with pieces of cooked meat and bright red bell pepper strips, topped with small green onion slices and sprinkled with white sesame seeds. A fork lifts a small bite of this mix, showing thick noodles wrapped tightly around it with visible textures of tender meat and fresh green onions. In the blurred background, there is a white bowl with more noodles and a clear container filled with sesame seeds on a white marbled surface. A corner of a blue and white checked cloth is visible at the bottom right corner. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

½ cup diced onion
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
½ cup honey
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup ketchup
2 teaspoons sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 pound spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained
Scallions or sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Add the cubed chicken, diced onion, and sliced red bell pepper to the basin of a 6-quart slow cooker.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, and minced garlic until well combined.
Step 3: Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring gently to coat everything evenly.
Step 4: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
Step 5: When cooking finishes, whisk the cornstarch with water in a small bowl, then pour this mixture into the slow cooker, stirring well to thicken the sauce.
Step 6: Add the cooked and drained spaghetti noodles to the slow cooker and toss everything together to combine.
Step 7: Garnish with scallions or sesame seeds before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra veggies, add sliced mushrooms or snap peas along with the bell pepper.
Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
To deepen the flavor, sear the chicken pieces briefly before adding to the slow cooker.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if the sauce has thickened too much.

How to Serve

The image shows a white slow cooker filled with cooked yellow noodles mixed with chunks of light brown chicken and bright red bell pepper strips. Small pieces of green onions are scattered throughout the noodles, and a sprinkling of white sesame seeds is visible on top. A pair of silver tongs is lifting a tangle of noodles from the cooker, showing the texture and glossiness of the dish. The inside of the cooker has some sauce stains around the edges, adding to the freshly cooked look. The whole scene is set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of noodles?

Yes, you can substitute spaghetti with other noodles like rice noodles, egg noodles, or even udon for a different texture.

Is it possible to make this recipe on the stovetop?

Absolutely. Cook the chicken and vegetables in a skillet over medium heat, add the sauce to simmer, then toss with cooked noodles once the sauce thickens.

rami Hayes