Description
This One Pot Chicken Chow Mein is a quick, flavorful, and wholesome dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and savory sauces all cooked together in a single pot. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it offers a delightful Asian-inspired taste with the convenience of minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Protein
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Vegetables
- 3 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded or matchstick carrots
- 1 cup stringless snap peas
Aromatics & Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sauces & Liquids
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
Pasta & Thickeners
- 340 grams whole grain spaghettini pasta (or an equal amount of fresh chow mein noodles)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
Optional Sweetener
- Honey (for balancing flavors, optional)
Instructions
- Add oil and cook chicken: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add canola oil. Cook the cubed chicken until it is mostly white on the outside, about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add vegetables: Add shredded cabbage, sliced red pepper, carrots, and snap peas. Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened but still retain some crispness.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic, ginger, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in liquids and cook pasta: Add chicken broth, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, stir in the pasta and reduce heat to medium. Cover the pot and cook, stirring every couple of minutes to prevent sticking, until pasta is al dente, about 8-10 minutes depending on pasta type.
- Thicken sauce (optional): If desired, combine cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir into the pasta mixture to thicken the sauce, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens. You can add a tablespoon of honey at this stage to balance the savory flavors if needed.
- Serve: Once the sauce has reached your preferred consistency, serve the hot chow mein directly from the pot for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Using whole grain pasta adds fiber and nutrients, but you can substitute with traditional chow mein noodles for authentic texture.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the red pepper flakes or add hot sauce.
- Adjust soy and hoisin sauce quantities to suit your saltiness preference.
- This dish can be customized with additional vegetables like bamboo shoots or mushrooms.
- For a thicker sauce, always create and stir in a cornstarch slurry at the end of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
