Our theory here at LWSL is that you can never have too many quick & easy freezer meals ready to go, especially ones that use budget-friendly chicken! This tender, juicy, flavor-packed Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Bowl sure to be a new family favorite!
To make it as part of a freezer cooking day, just split the sauce & chicken into multiple bags, then throw it right into the freezer–no cooking required! Making it ahead of time is not necessary, although it is equally easy to prep and make for dinner the same day.
Here is what you need:
3-4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs 2 bags of frozen vegetables (Broccoli, Carrots & Water Chestnuts) soy sauce 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 4-5 green onions, sliced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 cartons chicken stock ( 1 carton of stock for cooking day) 1 box of rice noodles (cooking day only) 1 bag of shredded slaw mix (cooking day only) 1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted (cooking day only) Spicy Sauce (cooking day only)Step 1: Chop green onions, red pepper and garlic; set aside.
Step 2: Cut chicken into cubes; set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl mix together: 1 carton stock, green onions, red pepper, garlic, and frozen vegetables and 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
Step 4: Divide chicken into 2 gallon size freezer bags ( be sure to label bags first.) Then divide sauce and vegetable mixture over top chicken.
Step 5: Thaw if frozen; cook in crockpot on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours; until chicken is cooked. (Note-don’t worry if your chicken isn’t all the way thawed. It can also cook from frozen, it might just take a little longer.)Add shredded slaw mix to crock pot and cook for about 5-10 minutes until soft. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions.
Step 6: In small bowl mix together: soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and Sriracha sauce.
Step 7: Toast sesame seeds in small frying pan until lightly golden in color. And set aside.
Step 8: Spoon rice noodles into a large bowl add spicy sauce and mix well.
Step 9: Then add chicken and veggie mixture, toasted sesame seeds to finish off and serve. ( Note: If serving to children instead of adding spicy sauce add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce to their noodles and top with toasted sesame seeds.)
This super simple and absolutely tasty recipe can be made ahead of time or same night. For a fast and satisfying dinner your whole family will love.
Spoon rice noodles into bowls then add chicken and veggie mixture, top with a tablespoon of spicy sauce and add toasted sesame seeds to finish off and serve.
If serving to children, instead of adding spicy sauce add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce to their noodles and top with toasted sesame seeds.
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Do you use one box of noodles for each freezer meal? Or do you use one-half of the box of noodles for each freezer meal?
It all depends how many people you are going to feed. But you could usually feed 2-3 people on half a box. :)
Do you use one half box of noodles for each bag?
This noodle bowl looks delicious and so healthy! I can't wait to try it :) Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!
Thanks! Trying this today...
What do you do with the 2nd carton of chicken stock?
You use the second carton of chicken stock to cook your rice noodles. It adds more flavor then water. :)
This makes 2 batches, right?
Thanks! It looks delicious!
Yes, each bag will make one meal that can feed a family of 4+. :)
Thanks