Easy Chicken Chow Mein

By Addie

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 package fresh celery , sliced
• 1 cup bean sprouts (optional)
• 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces, drained (SHITAKI!!)
• 1 (7 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained (SKIP THIS!)
• 2 cups cut up cooked chicken
• 2 thinly (diagonally) sliced carrots, cooked
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• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 (10 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
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• hot cooked rice
• chow mein noodles

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large pot, saute celery in oil for approximately 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

2. Add bean sprouts (if using), mushrooms, water chestnuts, and chicken.

3. In a large bowl, blend cornstarch with water. When smooth, add chicken broth and soy sauce to bowl. Mix well and pour over meat and vegetables. Bring to a boil, stirring until sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Serve over hot, cooked rice and chow mein noodles.