SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CHOW MEIN

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Chow mein for four? You can have it in the crock in just 15 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb)*, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, sliced diagonally (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
1 cup snow pea pods (4 oz)
Chow mein noodles, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown.
  • Spray 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place carrots, celery, onion, garlic and water chestnuts; top with chicken. In small bowl, mix broth, soy sauce and gingerroot; pour over chicken. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Stir in mushrooms and pea pods. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 15 minutes longer. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 810 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

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