SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CHOW MEIN

Slow-Cooker Chicken Chow Mein image

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

Ingredients

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