Best 13 Easy Chow Mein Recipes

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Chow mein is a popular Chinese dish made from stir-fried noodles. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for those who are looking for a quick and easy meal. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make easy chow mein, as well as some tips and tricks for making the dish even better. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cook, this article will help you create a delicious and satisfying chow mein dish that you and your family will love.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHOW MEIN



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Some years ago, our daughter welcomed me home from a hospital stay with this Asian dish and a copy of the recipe. Now I freeze leftovers for fast future meals. -Kay Bade, Mitchell, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bunch celery, sliced
2 cans (14 ounces each) Chinese vegetables, drained
2 envelopes brown gravy mix
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Hot cooked egg noodles or rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the celery, Chinese vegetables, gravy mixes and soy sauce. Cover and cook on low until celery is tender, 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 897mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

EASY CHOW MEIN CASSEROLE



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Casseroles featuring meat, rice and vegetables are meal-in-one sensations super for weekday suppers.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (from 10-oz bottle)
1/4 cup water
1 can (28 oz) stir-fry vegetables, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup chow mein noodles
1/4 cup cashew pieces, if desired
Additional teriyaki sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, crumble beef; sprinkle with garlic pepper. Cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • In ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish, mix beef, rice, broth, 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce and the water. Stir in vegetables. Cover baking dish with foil.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover and stir; sprinkle with chow mein noodles and cashews. Bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes longer or until noodles and cashews are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



Easy Chicken Chow Mein image

Make and share this Easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lisa1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • In a large pot, saute celery in oil for apx 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Add bean sprouts (if using), mushrooms, water chestnuts, and chicken.
  • 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.
  • Serve over hot, cooked rice and chow mein noodles.

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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Make and share this Quick and Easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shelli

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons chopped onions
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup diced celery
2 cups vegetables, of your choice (oriental, carrots, water chestnuts, ect)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
chow mein noodles or rice

Steps:

  • Brown onions in butter.
  • Add chicken, celery and other veggies.
  • Mix chicken broth, soy sauce and sugar and pour into pan with chicken and veggies.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Thicken with the 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with just a little bit of water.
  • Serve over chow mein noodles or rice.

CASHEW CHICKEN CHOW MEIN (EASY)



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This is one of my very favorite dishes. The crisp vegetables and cashews with the chicken and sauce is just superb. It's an easy recipe to do and very rewarding. There's 1 hour of marinating time.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh garlic
3 celery ribs, sliced
3 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup cashews
chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Cut chicken in thin strips, place in shallow dish.
  • Combine teriyaki sauce, ginger and garlic.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Cover and chill 1 hour.
  • Drain chicken, discard marinade.
  • Stir fry celery,and onions in 1 TBS oil in large skillet 3 minutes.
  • Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Stir fry chicken in remaining oil 4 minutes.
  • Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Mix broth,cornstarch and soy sauce.
  • Pour into skillet and cook and stir until thickened.
  • Add vegetables, chicken and cashews, stir until heated thru.
  • Serve over chow mein noodles.

EASY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHOW MEIN CLUSTERS (NO-BAKE)



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Sweet and salty makes these the perfect combination! Serving is only estimated, it will depend on the size of the clusters. Can use butterscotch chips in place of the peanut butter. Chow mein noodles can be found in the Asian section of any grocerey store.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 10m

Yield 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter chips
1 1/4 cups dry chow mein noodles
1 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In the microwave melt the chocolate and peanut butter chips, stir until smooth.
  • Add in the chow mein noodles and peanuts; mix until coated.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet that has been lined with waxed paper.
  • Refrigerate until set (about 2-3 hours).
  • **NOTE* these will easily pick up refrigerator odors if stored in the fridge so place in a tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 3.5, Sodium 126.5, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 4.8

QUICK AND EASY CHOW MEIN



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This is simply the best! A lot of recipes on here seem to list chow mein as being a rice dish, but I've always known it as noodles, like this one. Use as a side dish or main dish. Easily made vegetarian.

Provided by JESMom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces chow mein noodles or 6 ounces thin spaghetti
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 ounces cooked chicken
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a small dish, combine the broth, cornstarch and salt; set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok, then add the onion, ginger and garlic. Stir-fry until you can smell it, about 1 minute. Add the veggies, until thawed, maybe 4 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir the veggie mixture into the noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.3, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 783.4, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 35.5

EASY TURKEY CHOW MEIN



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Make and share this Easy Turkey Chow Mein recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen R.

Categories     Poultry

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 green pepper, sliced in thin strips
1 cup celery, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups turkey or 2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry onion soup mix
3 cups turkey, shredded
3 ounces sliced mushrooms, drained
5 ounces sliced water chestnuts, drained
16 ounces bean sprouts, drained
rice
chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In large skillet saute green pepper and celery in butter for 2 minutes. Add 1-3/4 cup of the broth. Blend remaining 1/4 cup of broth with cornstarch and soy sauce. Gradually add to skillet then add dry soup mix. Cook and stir until thickened. Add turkey, mushrooms, water chestnuts and bean sprouts. Heat through and serve immediately over rice and/or chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.6, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 383.9, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.8, Protein 3.9

EASY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN SAUTE



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This is a great dish to use up leftover chicken, you can also make it using turkey, once you have all the veggies chopped this dish is a really simple dish to throw together --- you may omit the chicken and serve this just as a veggie side dish, top with dry chow mein noodles if desired :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons oil
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cups sliced green cabbage
1 cup canned bean sprouts, well drained
2 stalks celery, diced
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 (4 ounce) can a sliced water chestnuts (optional) or 1/2-3/4 cup whole cashews (optional)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce (can use more to taste)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
2 teaspoons sugar
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper (or to taste)
salt (optional or to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add in mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, cabbage, bean sprouts and celery; cook stirring with a wooden spoon until browned and the cabbage is softened (about 10-12 minutes) adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Dissolve the cornstarch in water, add to the veggies along with the water chestnuts or cashews, chicken broth, soy sauce, cayenne and sugar; bring to a boil and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add in the cooked chicken and black pepper then heat through.
  • Season with salt if desired.

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN - EASY!



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From BBC's Chinese Food Made Easy, the best recent TV cookery show. Very simple to make, and tasty! I added a little more five-spice than the original recipe. Omit the chilli sauce if you wish, or add a little more to give it extra zing. If you don't have groundnut oil (peanut oil), use vegetable oil, NOT olive oil, which is too strong flavoured. Serves two as a main course, or four as a side dish.

Provided by Snowbunny Andorra

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

150 g medium egg noodles
1 tablespoon sesame oil
300 g chicken breasts, sliced
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon five-spice powder
1 teaspoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon cornflour
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 red bell pepper, finely sliced
150 g bean sprouts
1 large spring onion, sliced lengthways
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles in boiling water until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Drizzle with a little sesame oil and toss.
  • Place chicken in a bowl and toss with dark soy, five-spice powder and chilli sauce. Dust with cornflour.
  • Heat a wok until smoking before adding the groundnut oil. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Add red pepper, stir fry for a minute, then add onion and beansprouts, cooking for a further 30s. Stir in the noodles and season with light soy sauce, a dash of sesame oil and black pepper, to taste.

HAMBURG CHOW MEIN QUICK AND EASY



Hamburg Chow Mein Quick and Easy image

This recipe used to be on the back of a rice box many years ago. Its very adaptable to adding your favorite chinese veggies, sometimes I add sliced mushrooms, etc. My family has always loved it and over rice with chinese noodles its really good and quick!!

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb hamburg
1 1/2 c water
1/2 large onion
3-4 stick of celery (chopped)
1 can(s) bean sprouts
1 can(s) sliced or whole chestnuts
1 can(s) sliced mushrooms or peas
SAUCE:
1/2 c water
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp gravy master
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp sugar
topping 1 can chow mein noodles
I ADJUST THIS SAUCE BY ADDING MORE SOY SAUCE AND WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE TO GIVE IT A LITTLE KICK AS THEY SAY.

Steps:

  • 1. Fry hamburg in large skillet ~ drain grease if needed. Pour water in and add chopped celery and onion ~cover ~ let simmer til tender (10-15 Min)
  • 2. Add canned bean sprouts and canned sliced or whole chestnuts that have been drained and rinsed under cold water then add to pan and heat til hot. (can also add canned mushrooms, whole or sliced)
  • 3. Sauce: mix all ingredients together and stir as you add to hamburg ~ add more water as needed. (I add more soy sauce and worcestershire sauce to give it more zip)
  • 4. Pour all over boiled Rice (around 2 cups) and top with chow mein noodles. QUICK & EASY !!!!!

EASY VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN



Easy Vegetable Chow Mein image

You don't need takeout with this easy chow mein recipe. Veggie lovers rejoice: snap peas, carrots, onions and mushrooms all round out this easy Asian-inspired dish. Add a few extra ingredients and your homemade chow mein is ready to devour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup vegetable broth or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 bag (1 lb) frozen snap peas, carrots, onions and mushrooms
2 1/2 cups coleslaw mix
4 cups chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Mix broth, cornstarch, oyster sauce and pepper sauce; set aside.
  • Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and frozen vegetables in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in coleslaw mix and broth mixture. Cook and stir 1 1/2 minutes. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg

EASY MOCK CHOW MEIN



easy mock chow mein image

my son came up with this when he was about 10 and has become a family favorite go to

Provided by sheryl mast

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box beef rice a roni
1 can(s) beef gravy
1 1/2 lb ground beef,chicken or turkey
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp montreal seasoning or season salt
chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • 1. make rice a roni as directed on box, brown hamburger soy sauce and seasoning drain. combine rice a roni gravy and hamburger and serve over chow mein noodles

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chow mein.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions: Overcooked noodles will be mushy and unappetizing.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: This will prevent the noodles from cooking evenly.
  • Stir-fry the noodles and vegetables over high heat: This will help to create a nice char and flavor.
  • Add the sauce towards the end of cooking: This will help to prevent it from becoming too thick or gloppy.
  • Serve immediately: Chow mein is best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.

Conclusion:

Chow mein is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With a little planning and preparation, you can make a restaurant-quality chow mein at home in no time. So next time you're in the mood for something quick and easy, give chow mein a try.

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