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An easy, one pot version of Chicken Chow Mein  – loaded with peppers, cabbage, peas and carrots it’s an easy, healthy meal the whole family loves! Say no to takeout 😉  Includes step by step recipe video.

An easy, one pot version of Chicken Chow Mein - loaded with peppers, cabbage, peas and carrots it's an easy, healthy meal the whole family loves! Say no to takeout ;) Includes step by step recipe video. | one pot pasta | one pot meal | one pan meal | easy dinner recipe | healthy dinner recipe | family friendly | takeout | Chinese | Asian

Can you believe it’s July already??

I feel like we will blink and it’ll be all crisp fall breezes and back to school and lunch prep. I’ll admit, I’ve always loved September for that reason — the routines are put back in place, the weather is beautiful, the foliage is beautiful, and fresh school supplies.

Now that I’m home with my girls and not returning to school, I sometimes feel a little left out without a good reason to stock up on post-its, colored pens and pretty highlighters. But one trip to the office supply store can fix that easily 😉

An easy, one pot version of Chicken Chow Mein - loaded with peppers, cabbage, peas and carrots it's an easy, healthy meal the whole family loves! Say no to takeout ;) Includes step by step recipe video. | one pot pasta | one pot meal | one pan meal | easy dinner recipe | healthy dinner recipe | family friendly | takeout | Chinese | Asian

Either way, life is going to get crazy. My oldest is starting kindergarten (whaaaaat?!?), I’m expecting baby #3 in November, and I have a 2 year old with permanent ants in her pants. Easy, one pot meals are the way to go for us!

This recipe has been popular here on The Recipe Rebel since I first posted it September of 2015, but it needed a major facelift — I updated the recipe, photos and added a how-to video. You guys. The newer version is so, so good and — I think — definitely an improvement from the original.

There is really not that much that has changed, and if you’re not sure whether hoisin sauce is worth an extra purchase, just do it. It adds so much amazing flavor and you will find yourself using it over and over.

An easy, one pot version of Chicken Chow Mein - loaded with peppers, cabbage, peas and carrots it's an easy, healthy meal the whole family loves! Say no to takeout ;) Includes step by step recipe video. | one pot pasta | one pot meal | one pan meal | easy dinner recipe | healthy dinner recipe | family friendly | takeout | Chinese | Asian

This was the fourth sample recipe that uses my Ultimate Mix and Match One Pot Pasta Guide! We love Asian food (or CanadiAsian as I like to call it), but especially Chow Mein. I just love the thin, skinny noodles!

It was also the first in the best series on the web: 30 Minute Thursday! Some friends and I have gathered some super quick and easy meals for you this Thursday, and you can find a list of those below.

Now, traditionally Chow Mein is not likely made with Spaghettini (the skinny spaghetti), but it’s what I use every time because it’s so easy to find, and we love it. I always buy the kind with extra fiber, because why not?

I will never profess to know anything about cooking authentic Asian food, but I do my best and this is one recipe we all love. I load it up with veggies and there are no fights at dinner time. My kids especially love getting to twirl their noodles! 😉

An easy, one pot version of Chicken Chow Mein - loaded with peppers, cabbage, peas and carrots it's an easy, healthy meal the whole family loves! Say no to takeout ;) Includes step by step recipe video. | one pot pasta | one pot meal | one pan meal | easy dinner recipe | healthy dinner recipe | family friendly | takeout | Chinese | Asian

But these pots….

Friends, these things are amazing.

A few months ago (actually quite a long time ago), I was sent some of their The Rock cookware collection to try out and review. I asked specifically to be sent some from The Rock collection because I was so curious about whether they would live up to the hype.

THEY DO.

The first few times we cooked with them, even my husband commented on how fantastically no stick they are. Seriously nothing sticks to these pans. They are heavy and good quality, and the finish is tough and long lasting. We have been using them for months now, and you know I put my pots and pans to the test. I actually don’t know if I ever want to use another set of pots and pans to cook, they are so, so easy to clean — and the perfect size for a one pot pasta like this!

Watch the recipe video and see how easy it is to make!

Serves 5-6     adjust servings

One Pot Chicken Chow Mein

Preparation 10 mins Prep Time
Cook Time 20 mins Cook Time
Total Time 0:30 Total Time
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 cup stringless snap peas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1-2 pinches red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 375g box whole grain spaghettini pasta

Instructions

  1. Add oil to a large pot and cook chicken over medium-high heat, just until mostly browned.
  2. Add pepper, peas, cabbage and carrot and cook for 2-3 minutes, until veggies are softened slightly.
  3. Add garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes and cook 1 minute.
  4. Stir in broth, soy sauce and hoisin sauce and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add pasta and reduce heat to medium.
  5. Cook the pasta, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until pasta is separated (we don't want no clumps!) most of the liquid has been absorbed. Cover and cook for 3-4 more minutes until pasta is al dente or cooked to your preference. Serve.

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Recipe Notes

You can easily start with raw chicken! Just chop up your chicken breasts, and brown them completely in the pan (use a non stick pan or spray with a little non stick spray) before adding the rest of your ingredients.
**NOTE: Nutrition information is estimated and will vary depending on exact serving size, types and brands of products used.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per Serving As Served
Calories 435 Calories from fat
% Daily Value
Total Fat 3g 5%
Carbohydrate 50g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 6g
Protein 22g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Calories 2000
Total Fat Less than 65g
Sat Fat Less than 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g
Dietary Fiber 25g

 See my Ultimate Mix and Match One Pot Pasta Guide here!

MIX AND MATCH ONE POT PASTA GUIDE SQUARE

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This month, we’ve gathered up more than 15 30 minute meals to take you through all the September craziness! Be sure to stop by and find some new recipe to add to your meal plan this week.

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Easy Skinny Skillet Lasagna from Life Made Sweeter

Kale Caesar Salad with Lemon Parmesan Chicken Strips from Sweet Peas and Saffron

30-Minute Summer Vegetable Tostadas from She Likes Food

Stovetop Broccoli Chicken Mac ‘n’ Cheese from Whole and Heavenly Oven

Spicy Chili Garlic Grilled Trout from Bake.Eat.Repeat

30-Minute Creamy Pesto Tortellini Skillet from Flavor the Moments

Crunchy Couscous Sweet Potato Salad from Sweet and Delish

30-Minute Chicken Cacciatore from A Latte Food

Pumpkin Penne with Sausage and Sage from Flying on Jess Fuel

30 Minute Smoked Turkey Sausage Tortellini from Mariah’s Pleasing Plates 

Baked Corn, Mushroom and Sausage Risotto from Floating Kitchen

BBQ Chicken Sliders with Cheddar and Spinach from Kristine’s Kitchen

Roasted Cauliflower and Hazelnut Spaghetti from Savory Nothings

Italian Sausage Quesadillas from My Sequined Life


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Comments

  1. Just wondering if you have a suggestion to use instead of the hoisin sauce? Husband is allergic to sesame and it was it every sauce I looked at in the grocery store.

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    • Search on google how to make your own
      Hoisin sauce and just exclude the sesame oil.
      I didn’t had the sauce neither and I made my own and it was very good. I used the recipe from livestrong.com from the article “How to substitute sesame oil for hoisin sauce”. And in your case, you just skip the sesame oil and mix the rest of ingredients with some water.
      Hope this helps. 🙂

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  2. Family loved the old recipe but just came back to make it again and saw it has changed. Any way you could send me the old one?

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    • Sorry Kathy! I’m in the process of redoing the recipe and I guess I didn’t adjust the post. I remade it with more authentic chow mein flavors and I actually like the new version better! Feel free to add a scoop of apricot jam in for additional sweetness if you think you would like it.

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  6. I made this for dinner last night. Unfortuately, I had the same experience as the above reviewer. The angel hair pasta didn’t have a chance even before the pot came to a simmer on med high as instructed. It all stuck together and then turned to big balls and clumps of mush. i had to pick them all out of the meal. The taste was amazing, so we just ate the chicken and veggies. I’m going to try again with a thicker, more durable asian noodle or regular spaghetti because other than the pasta issue it’s a really nice recipe!

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  8. I made this recipe last night & am sad to say ($10+ of ingredients later) that it ended up in the trash! I followed the directions perfectly, but the result was still an overly starchy pile of mush. The apricot added a flavor that didn’t remind me of chow mein either. Both my fiance and I couldn’t stomach the texture/taste so it got dumped in the trash 🙁 It’s too bad because we normally love one-pot pasta dishes. I think the thin spaghetti was just too thing and soaked up too much liquid too fast or something. It was a bummer!

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  10. Just made your chow mein recipe and it turned out quite well.
    I used coleslaw, fresh bean sprouts and water chestnuts for my veggies.
    I substituted Teriyaki sauce for the apricot jam.
    I used leftover steak, turkey and rotisserie chicken for my protein.
    What an awesome recipe to use up leftovers.

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  11. Hello, Ashley! I found your recipe on Pintrest, and honestly, I’m a HUGE fan of chow mein noodles. According to your recipe, you used spaghettini that has fiber in it. Is it possible that I can use whole wheat spaghetti, or whole wheat angel hair pasta? Thanks!!

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    • Hi LaTrice! I just use spaghettini because it’s easier for me to find, but you can definitely use whole wheat spaghetti or angel hair pasta. The spaghetti would cook slightly longer and the angel hair likely quite a bit less, though I’ve actually never cooked angel hair pasta so I can’t say exactly how long. I hope that helps!

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  14. I once drove around half the country to get soba noodles. And I’m sure I’d do the same for any other variety of Asian noodles, so I’m loving the use of Spaghettini here! Also, one pot and all of those flavors? Definitely something I need to keep in mind!

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  19. All of your one pot dishes look so fantastic, Ashley! I’m obsessed with your guide and this chicken cow mein. This looks perfect for a quick and easy dinner!

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  20. Asian food is one of my favorite foods that I never cook at home! I’m always so intimidated by it! I love your Canadiasian take, haha! Now I’m wishing I had this for dinner tonight 🙂

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  22. I am STILL loving your mix and match pasta guide and I love that this is another stellar use of it! Your SO clever, girlfriend! This chicken chow mein looks sensational! I love that this is a 30 minute, one pot meal! PLUS I toe-ts dig that you used Spaghettini! LOVE that substitution! Pinned! Cheers, Ashley!

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