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Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein

Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein is a quick and easy weeknight dinner idea. Serve up this pressure cooker lo mein any day of the week, and skip takeout.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken lo mein recipe, freezer friendly instant pot recipe, frozen chicken lo mein, how to make lo mein, instant pot chicken lo mein, instant pot chicken recipe, lo mein instant pot, pressure cooker lo mein
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 409kcal
Author Kelsey

Ingredients

  • 1 lb or 1 1/2 lb shredded pre-cooked chicken
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce + extra for drizzling on top at end
  • 7 ounces Lo Mein Noodles
  • 1 Bag frozen stir fry veggies
  • 3- 4 cups water or chicken stock
  • Green Onions for Garnish optional

Instructions

  • Add your oil to the bottom of the instant pot.
  • Lay out your noodles, fanning them as you lay them out. Pour water or chicken stock over the noodles just enough for them to be fully covered.
  • Add in your shredded chicken, soy sauce, and all the other ingredients.
  • Seal and cook on high for 5 minutes with a quick release.
  • If you wait to add in veggies for a firmer veggie, once you released pot, pour in frozen vegetables and turn the instant pot to saute. Then heat until the vegetables are fully cooked to your liking.

Notes

FREEZER Meal Instructions

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  1. Put all contents (but noodles, water or stock, and oil) into a freezer bag. You can add in veggies or leave them separate.
  2. Freeze for up to three months.
  3. When ready to cook, add oil to bottom of pot. and then fan out the lo mein noodles.
  4. Pour water or stock in just enough to fully cover the noodles.
  5. Place chicken mixture on top, seal and cook for 5 minutes, with a quick release.
  6. Now toss in your veggies and turn Instant Pot to saute and heat until warmed and cooked to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 2204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g