Name: One Pot Chicken Lo Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless (skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks); 1 lb spaghetti (or lo mein noodles); 4 medium carrots (peeled and cut into 3 inch long strips); 1 medium red bell pepper (cut in thin 3 inch long strips); 1 bunch green onions (white part thinly sliced and the green part cut into 3 inch long strips); 4 tsp garlic (minced); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp corn starch; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 4 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

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This one pot chicken lo mein is an easier version of the classic Chinese food dish that can be made in your own kitchen in a single pot. Studded with tender veggies, chunks of savory chicken, and bold Asian flavor it’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.

After a busy week of running myself ragged chauffering kids from school to sports and all their other assorted activities, the last thing I want to do is cook dinner on the weekend.

I just want to relax, but my kids still need to eat a good meal and Mom guilt is totally a thing.

As a solution, I try to find quick, easy recipes that don’t require a lot of work on my part.

‘One pot wonder’ meals are a favorite of mine. Little work, and even less clean-up required afterwards is always a win!

This One Pot Chicken Lo Mein couldn’t have been any easier to make. It’s everything I want in a dinner, especially on a night I don’t want to cook.

With juicy pieces of chicken, fresh tender veggies, and pasta infused with flavor thanks to it cooking together in a single dish it’s a little bit of meal time magic in every bite!

Ingredients Needed

Luckily this easy Asian noodle recipe also uses easy to source everyday ingredients.

To make it you’ll need:

Chicken – Boneless, skinless chicken breasts- these can either be cut into chunks or thinly sliced depending on your personal preference.
Pasta – 1 lb spaghetti pasta, or for a more authentic vibe you can use actual lo mein noodles
Vegetables – a blend of carrots, red bell pepper, and green onions
Garlic – Freshly minced garlic is recommended, but you can substitute the jarred kind if that’s what you already have on hand. It’s less potent, so you may want to add a little extra.
Soy Sauce – If sodium is a concern, use a low sodium variety.
Seasonings – A mixture of garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Cornstarch – For thickening the sauce
Sugar – White granulated sugar
Broth – Chicken broth or chicken stock- you can use either store bought or our homemade version.
Oil – Extra virgin olive oil

Once you’ve gathered your ingredients, you’re ready to begin.

How To Make

Start by adding the chicken, then pasta, and pouring the broth over top in the pot.

Add the remaining ingredients, and give everything a gentle stir to evenly combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Place a lid on the pot, and cook for about 15 minutes.

Make sure to stir this dish frequently to prevent the noodles from sticking together or clumping. Nobody enjoys clumpy pasta.

Continue simmering the pasta until most of the liquid has cooked out, and the pasta’s cooked through. Remove the pot from heat.

Remove the lid, and let the dish rest for five minutes before serving. This will allow the pasta to absorb most of the residual liquid while the sauce thickens.

Topping Ideas

One of my favorite things about Asian dishes is adding toppings. Something about the garnishes really enhances the flavor when served.

For this One Pot Chicken Lo Mein I recommend any of the following:

Crispy Chow Mein Noodles
Thinly Sliced Green Onions
Unsalted Peanut Pieces or Cashews
Fresh Cilantro Leaves
A drizzle of hot chili sauce, like sriracha

Use whatever combination you and your family enjoy.

Storing

Leftover one pot chicken lo mein can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

When ready to enjoy again you can reheat in a skillet on the stove, stirring often, or in a microwave safe dish in the microwave.

Unfortunately this dish doesn’t freeze well.

Tips & Tricks

I recommend using a Dutch oven for this recipe because of the even heating and cooking with a cast iron pot; however, this is optional. If you don’t have a Dutch oven use a heavy bottomed soup pot.
You will need to stir the noodles often, especially at first, to prevent the pasta from sticking together and forming a giant inedible clump.
Don’t have soy sauce or just don’t like it? Substitute an equal amount of teriyaki sauce instead.
For more authentic Asian flavor, you can substitute sesame oil for the olive oil and add a splash of oyster sauce to the pasta.
Want to give it a little crunch? Add in some chopped drained water chestnuts.

Other Easy Asian Noodle Recipes

This dinner is a real sanity saver when you don’t wanna lift a finger in the kitchen, but dinner still has to be made.

It’s one of the few meals my kids never complain about and always eat their meat and vegetables with.

One Pot Chicken Lo Mein is a great way to expand your family’s food palate, while still keeping things quick and easy for tired parents.

Looking for other easy Asian noodle dishes to enjoy?

Try these:

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