Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
Enjoy a little spice for dinner with this slow cooker Kung Pao chicken recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 hours hrs
Total Time 6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 5 servings
Calories 350 kcal
slow cooker
cutting board
Chef Knife
Spoon (Serving)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 18.75 ounces Kung Pao sauce
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 bunch green onions, diced
- 8 ounces water chestnuts, drained
- 0.25 cup peanuts, optional
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and place chicken inside.
Pour bottle of Kung Pao sauce on top and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high 3-4 hours. For the last 30 minutes of cooking, turn the slow cooker to high (if it isn't on high already) and add diced bell peppers, water chestnuts, and peanuts.
After finished cooking, remove chicken breasts and cut into bite-sized pieces. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir until chicken is completely covered in sauce.
Serve over white or brown rice if desired.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken recipe, easy dinner, Kung Pao chicken, slow cooker, spicy chicken