SLOW-COOKER THAI PEANUT NOODLES

Slow-Cooker Thai Peanut Noodles image

I like to serve these Thai peanut noodles with green onion or cilantro for pops of color and fresh flavor. -Catherine Cebula, Littleton, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons black bean sauce
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
8 ounces uncooked linguine
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

Place the chicken and onion in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine salsa, peanut butter, bean sauce and soy sauce; add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours., Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into slow cooker. Stir in mushrooms. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges