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Chow mein is now made easy with this crock pot recipe. This recipe features chicken breasts, carrots, green onions, and celery.
Ingredients
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1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch cubes
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4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
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6 to 8 medium green onions, sliced, including greens
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1 1/2 cups sliced celery
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1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1/3 cup light soy sauce
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 medium clove garlic, crushed
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1 (8-ounce) can bean sprouts
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1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1/3 cup water
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Heat oil in skillet and add chicken. Brown the chicken, stirring to brown all sides.
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Put chicken pieces in crock pot.
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Stir in all ingredients except cornstarch and water. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
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Turn to high. Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl; stir until mixture is smooth and cornstarch is dissolved.
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Stir mixture into the slow cooker liquids. Keeping cover slightly ajar to allow steam to escape, cook on HIGH until thickened, about 15 to 30 minutes (this step can be done more quickly on the stovetop over medium heat).
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Serve over rice or Chinese noodles.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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339 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
39g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 339 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 96mg | 32% |
Sodium 1110mg | 48% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 39g | |
Vitamin C 12mg | 60% |
Calcium 70mg | 5% |
Iron 2mg | 13% |
Potassium 860mg | 18% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |