SLOW COOKER CHICKEN LO MEIN RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Slow Cooker Chicken Lo Mein Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by jlwoodruff

Number Of Ingredients 15

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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 1 1/2 pounds, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, sliced diagonally, about 1 cup
2 medium stalks celery, coarsely chopped, about 1 cup
1 medium onion, chopped, about 1/2 cup
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped ginger root
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, about 3 ounces
1 cup snow pea pods, about 4 ounces
1 (8-ounce) package lo mein noodles, prepared

Steps:

Preheat oil in a skillet until medium heat, add chicken and cook until lightly browned. In slow cooker, put in carrots, celery, onion, garlic and water chestnuts; top with browned chicken. In small bowl, mix together broth, soy sauce and ginger root; pour over chicken. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours. 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 prepared noodles.