{"id":344217,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T00:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-chop-suey-with-a-twist\/"},"modified":"2024-11-01T17:25:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T22:25:38","slug":"chicken-chop-suey-with-a-twist","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-chop-suey-with-a-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Chop Suey"},"content":{"rendered":"
This veggie and chicken\u2013packed crockpot meal is delicious, hearty and easy to make\u2013simply throw all of the chicken chop suey ingredients in a slow cooker, and six hours later dig in. It’s made with a variety of healthful ingredients for a traditional chop suey, and the result is an easy dish that’ll wow your taste buds and leave your belly satisfied. Serve it over a bed of piping hot rice<\/a> for a meal that will warm you from the inside out.<\/p>\n Place chicken in a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. Top with the mushrooms, celery, onion, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. In a separate small bowl, combine the broth, soy sauce, ginger and pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on low until the chicken is tender, five to six hours.<\/p>\n Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the chop suey. Add the edamame; cover and cook on high until the mixture has thickened, about 30 minutes. Serve with rice.<\/p>\n Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container. It will be safe to consume three to five days after you’ve initially made it.<\/p>\n Reheat chop suey on the stovetop using butter, a little bit of water and a skillet; stir frequently to keep it from sticking. You can also use a microwave to reheat.<\/p>\n Yes, you can turn this into a vegetarian-friendly chop suey. To do so, instead of chicken broth use vegetable broth, and replace the chicken with tofu. The trick is to add the tofu toward the end, as it can become too soggy otherwise. Additionally, you won’t need to cook it for as long as you would chicken or other meat.<\/p>\n Yes. To make this dish without gluten, simply use gluten-free soy sauce, called tamari.<\/p>\n Yes. If you’d prefer, you can use chicken breasts instead of thighs. The breasts tend to be lighter and shred more easily, while the thighs tend to have juicier meat and a richer, more fuller taste.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re in for a busy evening, here\u2019s a great way to ensure you can still have a healthful supper. 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How to Store Chicken Chop Suey<\/h2>\n
How do you reheat chicken chop suey?<\/h3>\n
Chicken Chop Suey Tips<\/h2>\n
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Can I make this vegetarian-friendly?<\/h3>\n
Can I make this gluten-free?<\/h3>\n
Can I use a different cut of meat?<\/h3>\n