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Instant Pot "Better Than Takeout" Chicken Lo Mein
Looking for a quick and easy dinner idea? Try this delicious Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein recipe that is sure to satisfy your cravings. With tender chicken, savory vegetables, and flavorful noodles, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights. Plus, it's made in the instant pot for a fast and convenient meal that the whole family will love.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting Time
10 mins
Total Time
19 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 275 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil *or sesame oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced *boneless chicken thighs work too
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 lb spaghetti noodles, broken in half
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup carrots, matchsticks
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- Add the vegetable oil, diced raw chicken, minced garlic, chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and uncooked spaghetti noodles to your instant pot. *Ensure the noodles are as submerged in the liquid as you can get them
- Place lid on Instant Pot and ensure valve at top is in sealing position.
- Cook manual high pressure for 4 minutes, followed by a quick release.
- In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch.
- Pour mixture into Instant Pot and stir to incorporate/break up pasta.
- Add in the carrots and red peppers and place lid back onto Instant Pot to allow to "rest" for about 10 minutes.
- Remove lid and stir in the green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve and enjoy! *You can also drizzle sriracha sauce on top if you want to add an extra kick
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Nutrition Information
Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
814mg
(34%)
Potassium
536mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
4291IU
(86%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 814mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 536mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4291IU | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.