Easy Chicken Lo Mein

The 15 meals under $1.50 pin said that every newlywed and college student needed to know these recipes, and this one definitely reminded me of meals I would make when Brian and I were newlyweds. That time in my life when I was just figuring out the cooking routine and didn't have much time to put into it. This Chicken Lo Mein is quick and easy, living up to it's name, and uses ingredients that I usually have lying around the house. I always like finding recipes that use ingredients that I usually have in my pantry for the days that I just need to whip something up quick without going to the store. For those of you who have a bit more time, I would recommend using fresh vegetables instead of frozen. With fresh vegetables this meal would be a 4 star. It's pretty dang good with frozen vegetables, but I can't ever manage to get the crispness that I get with fresh veggies. In summary, this is a great meal for under $1.50.

Easy Chicken Lo Mein

Source: Disney Family

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon oil-sesame or peanut oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin slices
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce or teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger or 1 teaspoon powder
1 3-ounce package chicken flavor ramen noodle soup
1 1-lb bag frozen mixed oriental vegetables
1/4 cup water

Directions:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until no longer pink.

Add vegetables and lid. Cook until vegetables are cooked through, about 5 minutes.

In the meantime, cook the noodles (without the flavoring packet) according to package directions. Drain.

Add soy sauce, garlic, ginger and seasoning packet to water. Mix well. Pour over chicken and vegetables, add noodles and toss to mix.