Best 7 Slow Cooker Thai Chicken And Shrimp Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Thailand with our slow-cooker Thai chicken and shrimp recipe. This delectable dish blends the harmonious flavors of coconut milk, fragrant lemongrass, zesty ginger, and aromatic curry paste, creating a rich and flavorful broth that will tantalize your taste buds. Succulent chicken and plump shrimp are nestled within this flavorful symphony, absorbing the essence of Thailand's culinary heritage. As the slow cooker works its magic, your kitchen will be filled with an enticing aroma that will have your family and friends eagerly awaiting this exotic feast. Alongside this main course, we present a medley of complementary recipes that will elevate your Thai dining experience. Delight in the vibrant Papaya Salad, a refreshing and tangy side dish that adds a touch of crunch and brightness to the meal. For a perfect accompaniment, try our fragrant Thai Jasmine Rice, cooked to perfection and served steaming hot, ready to soak up the delectable sauce from the chicken and shrimp. And no Thai spread is complete without the classic Pad Thai, a stir-fried rice noodle dish featuring a delectable interplay of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. With this comprehensive collection of recipes, you'll have everything you need to create an authentic Thai feast that will transport you to the heart of Bangkok's bustling culinary scene.

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PAD THAI WITH CHICKEN AND SHRIMP



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon Asian chili paste, such as sambal oelek
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 cup julienned mixed vegetables (carrots, yellow squash, zucchini)
4 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, sliced into strips
12 medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 pound medium-wide rice noodles, soaked in warm water until softened and drained
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Chopped Romaine lettuce, for garnish
Mung bean sprouts, for garnish
Lime wedges, for garnish
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Chopped peanuts, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, peanut butter, and chili paste until smooth.
  • Heat a large wok over medium-high heat, and add canola oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and ginger and let cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the vegetables, chicken, and shrimp, and stir-fry until chicken and shrimp are browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add noodles and toss to coat.
  • Add peanut/spice paste, brown sugar and cider vinegar and toss to distribute. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Spread chopped romaine on a platter. Serve pad Thai on top of lettuce and garnish with mung bean sprouts, lime, cilantro and chopped peanuts.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND SHRIMP WITH FETTUCCINE



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Our chicken and shrimp dish is slow-cooked to perfection in a simple tomato sauce. Serve it over hot cooked fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless chicken breasts
1 pound boneless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup parsley (minced)
1/2 cup white wine
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried leaf basil
1 pound uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pound pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti)

Steps:

  • Pat the chicken thighs and chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Cut the chicken into chunks.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Add the chicken chunks and cook until lightly browned, stirring constantly. Remove the chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Add a little more oil to the pan and saute the onion, garlic, and parsley for about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the wine, tomato sauce, and dried basil. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pot. Cover and cook on LOW for about 1 hour longer.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  • Just before the dish is done, cook the pasta in boiling salted water as directed on the package.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 835 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 278 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 70 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 590 mg, Fat 27 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 17 g

SLOW-COOKER THAI CHICKEN AND SHRIMP



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There's something to please everyone in a delightful dish loaded with chicken, shrimp, rice, vegetables and fantastic flavor!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (1 pound 4 ounces) bone-in skinless chicken thighs
1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
1 package (3.5 ounces) Thai peanut sauce mix (2 envelopes)
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped ( 1/2 cup)
3 cups water
3 cups uncooked instant rice
1 pound uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen and tails removed
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 1-pound bag)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup chopped peanuts, if desired
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • Place chicken in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Add coconut milk. Stir in both envelopes of sauce mix, carrots and onion.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, heat water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan over high heat. Remove from heat and stir in rice; cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff rice with fork before serving.
  • Remove chicken from cooker; keep warm. Add shrimp and peas to cooker. Increase heat setting to high. Mix 1/4 cup sauce from cooker and the cornstarch in small bowl; stir into mixture in cooker. Cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink and firm and sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Meanwhile, remove chicken from bones; coarsely chop chicken and return to cooker. Serve chicken mixture over rice. Garnish with peanuts and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg

COCONUT THAI SHRIMP AND RICE (CROCK POT)



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This is a slightly spicey, slightly sweet combination of flavors that is sure to suit the pickiest of eaters. Adjust the cayenne to suit your personal taste.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Coconut

Time 29m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2-3/4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
2 limes, juice and zest of, grated (1/3 cup lime juice)
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup flaked coconut (to taste)
1/2 cup golden raisin
2 cups converted white rice
1 lb peeled and deveined cooked jumbo shrimp, thawed if frozen
2 ounces snow peas, cut into thin strips
toasted coconut, for garnish

Steps:

  • Mix chicken broth, water, coriander, cumin, salt, cayenne, lime zest, lime juice, garlic and ginger in crock pot.
  • Stir in onion, bell pepper, carrot, coconut, raisins and rice.
  • Cover and cook on low setting 3 1/2 hours, or until rice is just tender.
  • Stir in the shrimp and snow peas.
  • Cover and cook another 30 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with toasted coconut.

FRANK'S FAVORITE SLOW-COOKER THAI CHICKEN



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Chicken thighs get delish with a family-pleasing, super-easy crock pot recipe. Only one step, start in the morning, ready when you get home. Just add your favorite rice.

Provided by sweet-potato

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 8h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup hot salsa
¼ cup chunky peanut butter
¾ cup light coconut milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 pounds skinless chicken thighs
½ cup chopped peanuts, for topping
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for topping

Steps:

  • Combine the salsa, peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, and ginger in the crock of a slow cooker; mix well. Place the chicken in the sauce, spoon mixture over chicken to coat.
  • Place the lid on the cooker and set to LOW. Cook until chicken is very tender and sauce has thickened, 8 to 9 hours. A meat thermometer, inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Garnish with peanuts and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 136.8 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 47.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 859.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

SLOW COOKER THAI CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Thai Chicken image

I found this recipe on a Betty Crocker site. The original recipe uses chicken thighs, but this version uses boneless, skinless breasts.

Provided by Claire312

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
3/4 cup salsa
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place chicken in crockpot.
  • Mix other ingredients except cilantro.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Cook for 4 hours on low.
  • Sprinkle cooked chicken with cilantro. This is great served with rice!

SLOW-COOKER PAD THAI



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I love pad thai, but I hate standing over a hot stir-fry-especially in the summer. This slow cooker version lets me keep my cool and enjoy pad thai, too. -Shawn Barto, Winter Garden, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 to 6 ounces each)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fish sauce or additional soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces uncooked Asian lo mein noodles
2 teaspoons butter
2 large eggs, beaten
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 1-1/2- or 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the next 6 ingredients; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, about 4 hours. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred chicken with two forks and return to slow cooker., In a large saucepan, cook noodles according to package directions. In a small nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains., Drain noodles. Stir eggs and noodles into slow cooker. Top with green onions, peanuts and cilantro.Freeze option: Double the chicken mixture. Freeze half of cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Prepare noodles and eggs as directed; stir into chicken mixture. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 891mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients beforehand: Chop and measure all your ingredients before you start cooking. This will make the cooking process go much smoother.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your dish the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the chicken and shrimp: Overcooked chicken and shrimp will be tough and chewy.Cook them just until they are cooked through.
  • Add the lime juice and cilantro at the end: This will help to brighten the flavors of the dish.
  • Serve over rice or noodles: This dish is traditionally served over rice or noodles, but you can also serve it over a bed of greens.

Conclusion:

Thai food is a delicious and healthy cuisine that is easy to make at home. This slow-cooker Thai chicken and shrimp recipe is a great way to enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with minimal effort. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious Thai dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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