Best 7 Chicken And Rice Chow Mein Recipes

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**Chicken and Rice Chow Mein: A Flavorful Fusion of Chinese and American Cuisine**

Chicken and Rice Chow Mein is a delectable dish that harmoniously blends the flavors of Chinese and American cuisine. This appetizing dish features succulent chicken stir-fried with an array of colorful vegetables, tender rice noodles, and a savory sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. The combination of textures and flavors in Chicken and Rice Chow Mein makes it a beloved dish among food enthusiasts worldwide.

This article provides a comprehensive guide to preparing Chicken and Rice Chow Mein, offering three irresistible recipes that cater to diverse preferences. The first recipe presents a classic Chicken and Rice Chow Mein recipe, capturing the authentic flavors of this iconic dish. The second recipe introduces a vegetarian twist, featuring a medley of vegetables and tofu instead of chicken, making it a delightful option for those with dietary restrictions or preferences. Lastly, the third recipe offers a spicy Szechuan Chicken and Rice Chow Mein, adding a fiery kick to the classic dish, sure to satisfy those who crave bold and tantalizing flavors.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a culinary novice, this article's detailed instructions and step-by-step guidance will enable you to effortlessly create these mouthwatering Chicken and Rice Chow Mein recipes in the comfort of your own kitchen. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the vibrant flavors and diverse textures of this beloved dish.

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CHINESE CHOW MEIN



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This easy Chinese Chow Mein recipe is made with noodles, vegetables, chicken, and a simple chow mein sauce!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (, cut into bite-size pieces)
1 Tablespoon oil ((canola or vegetable))
1 1/2 cups Shredded cabbages ((*see note))
2 cups carrots (, shredded or julienne sliced (*see note))
2 ribs celery (, chopped)
4 green onions (, sliced with whites and green separated)
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
1 pound refrigerated Yaki-Soba noodles (discard seasoning packet**)
1 cup fresh bean sprouts ((optional))
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 Tablespoon oyster sauce ((***see note))
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Prepare noodles according to package instructions.
  • In a small bowl whisk the sauce ingredients together: soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, ginger, sugar, and cornstarch
  • Heat a large pan or wok on high heat. Add oil. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper and stir fry just until cooked through.
  • Add cabbage, carrots, celery, and the whites of the chopped green onion and stir fry for just for 1-2 minutes or until cabbage has wilted.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the pasta and sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Add remaining green onion and fresh bean sprouts, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 kcal, Carbohydrate 78 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 907 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN CASSEROLE



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This Asian-inspired casserole couldn't be easier to make with fresh veggies, cream of chicken soup, soy sauce, and chow mein noodles to top it all off.

Provided by Amanda Formaro

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 ribs celery (medium-large, sliced)
3 carrots (medium-large, peeled and julienned.)
1 large red bell pepper (deseeded and chopped )
1 medium yellow onion (peeled and diced)
3 cloves garlic (crushed)
21 oz condensed cream of chicken soup (2 - 10.5 oz cans)
1 cup milk
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 cups chicken (cooked and chopped)
3 cup cooked rice (1 cup of uncooked rice will equal 3 cups cooked rice.)
2 1/2 cups chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly spray the inside of a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Add the butter to a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the celery, carrot, red bell pepper, and onion, and turn the heat up to high. Cook, stirring constantly until the vegetables are starting to soften, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn the heat back down to medium. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Add the condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Stir in the chicken and rice.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Spread the chow mein noodles evenly on top. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until the casserole is warm throughout, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve topped with sliced scallion and minced red bell pepper.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 577 kcal, Carbohydrate 81 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 1241 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

CHOW MEIN WITH CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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This stir-fry combines chicken breast, bok choy, zucchini, carrots, snap peas, and chow mein noodles in a flavorful Chinese-inspired sauce.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
¾ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
¾ teaspoon white sugar
½ pound chow mein noodles
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 heads bok choy, chopped
½ zucchini, diced
10 sugar snap peas
1 carrot, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Whisk soy sauce, corn starch, and sesame oil together in a large bowl until smooth; add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  • Combine chicken broth, oyster sauce, and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Cook and garlic in hot oil for 30 seconds; add marinated chicken. Cook and stir until browned and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove chicken mixture to a plate. Cook and stir bok choy, zucchini, snap peas, and carrot in the hot skillet until softened, about 2 minutes. Return noodles and chicken mixture to the skillet. Pour broth mixture into noodle mixture; cook and stir until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Serve garnished with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.7 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 991.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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When we go out for Chinese food, my husband always orders chicken chow mein. I created this recipe using richer-flavored tamari sauce rather than soy. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2/3 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced green pepper
2 tablespoons julienned carrot
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, salt and ginger until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the mushrooms, celery, onion, pepper and carrot in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 984mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND RICE CHOW MEIN



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I sometimes make this recipe with leftover chicken and rice. My children keep me running most of the day, so a quick casserole for dinner helps smooth out bumps in our schedule.-Beth Pallwitz, Tacoma, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken, celery and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the soup, soy sauce and ginger; cook and stir until bubbly. Stir in rice., Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with noodles. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until noodles are crisp.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN WITH THE BEST CHOW MEIN SAUCE



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Chicken chow mein is so much better than takeout! It is filled with chicken, veggies, classic chow mein noodles and the best homemade chow mein sauce. You will love this one pan dinner!

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Easy/Medium

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
3 tbsp oil
12 oz chow mein noodles ((uncooked noodles))
2 cups cabbage
1 large carrot (julienned)
1/2 batch green onions
2 garlic cloves
6 tbsp oyster sauce
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp light sesame oil ((not toasted))
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, use a whisk to combine oyster sauce, granulated sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Cook your noodles according to package instructions then drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • Heat a large wok or pan with olive oil over medium-heat. Cut your chicken breasts into bite-sized strips and cook them in the oil until golden brown. Remove strips and set aside.
  • Add carrots, cabbage and pressed garlic and saute for a few minutes until veggies are slightly softened and the cabbage is a bit translucent.
  • Add chicken and noodles back into the pan. Pour sauce over the top and continue cooking all the ingredients together for another 2 minutes.
  • Garnish your chow mein with chopped green onions and serve the noodles straight from the pan and piping hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 914 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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My grandmother got this recipe from a friend over 30 years ago, and I have made additions to it. It's delicious! Serve over cooked white rice or crisp noodles.

Provided by Ruth A. Dawson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter
½ cup chopped mushrooms
2 cups chopped celery
2 onions, chopped
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can baby corn
½ cup green beans
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
⅓ cup cold water
3 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat

Steps:

  • In a wok or skillet, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add mushrooms, celery, onions and garlic powder; cook until the onions have wilted. Add chicken broth and baby corn. Continue cooking until celery is cooked but still crisp. Stir in the green beans or bean sprouts and soy sauce.
  • Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Slowly stir into vegetables. Sauce should start to thicken a little. Mix in chicken, and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 275.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

Tips:

  • Use day-old rice: Day-old rice is less sticky and will separate better in the chow mein.
  • Cook the chicken in small batches: This will help to prevent the chicken from steaming instead of browning.
  • Use a large wok or skillet: A large wok or skillet will help to prevent the ingredients from overcrowding and sticking together.
  • Cook the chow mein in batches: If you are making a large batch of chow mein, cook it in batches to prevent the noodles from becoming overcooked.
  • Add the vegetables last: The vegetables should be added last so that they remain crisp.
  • Serve immediately: Chow mein is best served immediately after it is cooked.

Conclusion:

Chicken and rice chow mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give chicken and rice chow mein a try.

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