"Chow Mein “Casserole” was a family staple in my house growing up and I hope it becomes one in yours too! This healthy dinner recipe is a fun twist on the classic Chinese chow mein. Packed with veggies, chicken, and brown rice, this is a hearty meal with a ton of nutritional value."
Chow Mein Casserole
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Prep time: 5mins
Cook time: 35mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 2 whole cubed chicken breasts
- 3 pieces sliced green onions
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cup chopped broccoli
- 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 can cream of celery soup
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 tabelspoons soy sauce
- 2 tabelspoons sesame oil
- 1 cup lay choy chow mein noodles
- 1 cup long grain brown rice
- 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger
- 1/2 teapsoons garlic powder
- dash of salt and pepper
Method
Step 1
Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan and cook the brown rice for 35 minutes.
Step 2
Prep your veggies by chopping the broccoli and mushrooms into bite-sized pieces. Dice the 3 green onions, separating the whites from the greens. Set the green parts aside for later. Shred or grate about 4 carrots.
Step 3
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet on medium heat. Place the cubed chicken breasts, seasoned with a dash of salt and pepper, in the skillet and cook until meat is cooked through and slightly browned. About 10-15 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Saute together the broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, whites of the onions, garlic powder, and salt/pepper until the veggies have softened. About 10-15 minutes. Keep the veggies covered and stir occasionally.
Step 5
Add the chicken back into the skillet with the veggies. Let them all simmer together for 5 minutes on low heat, covered.
Step 6
When the rice has cooked, remove from the saucepan and place into a small bowl. Add the fresh ginger and stir to combine.
Step 7
In the same saucepan, add the can of cream of celery soup with ½ cup almond milk, 2 tbsp of sesame oil, and 2 tbsp of soy sauce. Stir to combine. Let simmer on low-medium heat for 3-4 minutes until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
Step 8
Plate 1 cup of cooked rice. Pour ⅓ cup of the sauce over the rice and 1 cup of the veggies and chicken mixture. Top with a small handful of crispy chow mein noodles and the scallion greens.