Slow-Cooker Chicken Chow Mein

Dairy Free
Health score
28%
Slow-Cooker Chicken Chow Mein
390 min.
4
545kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a delicious and satisfying dish? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Chicken Chow Mein! Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with a medley of fresh vegetables, all simmered to perfection in a savory broth. The best part? It’s completely dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the enticing aroma of a warm, hearty meal waiting for you. With just a few minutes of prep in the morning, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. The combination of crunchy water chestnuts, vibrant carrots, and crisp snow pea pods adds a delightful texture and flavor that will have your taste buds dancing.

This dish is not only comforting but also packed with nutrients, making it a wholesome choice for lunch or dinner. Serve it over chow mein noodles for a complete meal that the whole family will love. With approximately 545 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy, flavorful, and satisfying Chicken Chow Mein!

Ingredients

  • oz water chestnuts drained sliced canned
  • cup carrots sliced
  • cup celery stalks coarsely chopped
  • cup chicken broth 
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs boneless skinless trimmed cut into 1-inch pieces
  • servings chow mein noodles 
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • oz mushrooms fresh sliced
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon ginger finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • oz snow peas 
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • tablespoons water cold

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Calories545kcal
Protein33.39%
Fat19.74%
Carbs46.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.46
Glycemic Load
1.9
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.542608728875%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.72mg
Luteolin
0.3mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
4.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:544.53kcal
27.23%
Fat:11.86g
18.24%
Saturated Fat:2.35g
14.67%
Carbohydrates:63.35g
21.12%
Net Carbohydrates:55.41g
20.15%
Sugar:7.86g
8.74%
Cholesterol:162.77mg
54.26%
Sodium:1275.38mg
55.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:45.12g
90.24%
Vitamin A:5809.98IU
116.2%
Selenium:42.11µg
60.15%
Vitamin B3:11.67mg
58.36%
Vitamin B6:1.09mg
54.44%
Phosphorus:408.41mg
40.84%
Fiber:7.95g
31.79%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.54%
Vitamin B5:2.92mg
29.2%
Vitamin K:30.17µg
28.73%
Iron:5.12mg
28.42%
Vitamin C:23.22mg
28.15%
Potassium:879.45mg
25.13%
Zinc:3.35mg
22.35%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.75%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.59%
Vitamin B12:1.11µg
18.48%
Copper:0.33mg
16.73%
Magnesium:65.9mg
16.47%
Folate:48.09µg
12.02%
Vitamin E:1.45mg
9.65%
Calcium:64.12mg
6.41%