Chicken Chow Mein in the crockpot

Here is another Betty Crocker special that you can make in the crock pot.

Chicken Chow Mein
Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 hr 15 min 4 servings

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lbs)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 medium carrots, sliced diagonally (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup) * I always omit onion since I don't like it.
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (I put just a teaspoon of minced garlic)
1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespooons cold water
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (I omitted these)
1 cup snow pea pods
Chow mein noodles if desired

1. Remove fat from the chicken. Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces. In 10 inch skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown.
2. In a 3 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker, place carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and water chestnuts. Add chicken. In small bowl, mix broth, soy sauce and gingerroot; pour over chicken.
3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
4. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Stir in mushrooms and pea pods. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Serve over noodles or rice.

1 serving: 255 calories.