CHICKEN CHOP SUEY WITH A TWIST

Chicken Chop Suey with a Twist image

If you're in for a busy evening, here's a great way to ensure you can still have a healthful supper. It's tasty and traditional, and easy, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) bamboo shoots, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with mushrooms, celery, onion, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. In a small bowl, combine the broth, soy sauce, ginger and pepper flakes. Pour over chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into chop suey. Add edamame, cover and cook on high until thickened, about 30 minutes. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges