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Chicken and Vegetable Lo Mein

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 6, 2017
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We went heavy on the fresh vegetables and easier on the pasta in this lightened-up take on chicken lo mein. It’s seasoned with sesame dressing, soy sauce, fresh gingerroot and a touch of crushed red pepper, making it an exciting dish the whole family will love.

Chicken and Vegetable Lo Mein

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 6 oz uncooked spaghetti (from 16-oz box)
  • 1/3 cup Annie’s™ organic Asian sesame dressing
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips (1 cup)
  • 1 package (6 oz) fresh snow peas, ends trimmed
  • 1 package (10 oz) matchstick carrots
  • 9 small green onions, thinly sliced on the bias, whites and greens separated (about 3/4 cup)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook spaghetti as directed on box; drain and rinse. Set aside. In 1-cup glass measuring cup, mix sesame dressing, soy sauce, gingerroot and red pepper flakes; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and salt; cook 4 to 5 minutes without moving, until browned on first side. Stir; cook 2 to 4 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Using slotted spoon, transfer to medium bowl; set aside.
  • Step 
    3
    Add bell pepper, snow peas, carrots and green onion whites to Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Step 
    4
    Reduce heat to medium. Add sesame dressing mixture, cooked spaghetti and chicken to vegetable mixture, tossing to coat with sauce. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in green onions greens before serving.

Nutrition

370 Calories
13g Total Fat
27g Protein
37g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
13g
19%
Saturated Fat
2g
11%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
90mg
30%
Sodium
870mg
36%
Potassium
560mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
Dietary Fiber
5g
19%
Sugars
7g
Protein
27g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
190%
190%
Vitamin C
50%
50%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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