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Slow-Cooker Chicken Chow Mein

Savory Slow-Cooker Chicken Chow Mein for Cozy Nights

This Slow-Cooker Chicken Chow Mein combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a savory sauce for a delicious and convenient dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts or beef/pork/tofu for variation
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Carrots sliced
  • 1 cup Celery sliced
  • 1 cup Green Onions sliced
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts
  • 1 cup Water Chestnuts sliced
For the Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce use gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tbsp Minced Ginger or ground ginger in a pinch
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp Sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 tbsp Cold Water
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil or canola/sunflower oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, season chicken with salt and pepper, brown for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Combine Vegetables and Sauce: Add sliced vegetables, minced ginger, garlic, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, chicken stock, and sugar to the slow cooker.
  3. Slow Cook the Mixture: Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-10 hours.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, add it to the slow cooker, and cook on HIGH for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Prepare Chow Mein Noodles: Cook noodles as per package directions, drain once al dente.
  6. Final Assembly: Add cooked noodles to the slow cooker, toss to combine, and keep warm.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Browning the chicken enhances flavor; adjust spices to preference; store leftovers in airtight containers.

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