Cashew Chicken

Almost as easy as carryout, this savory slow cooker recipe is a fun way to celebrate the Chinese New Year--or any red-letter day.


Cashew Chicken


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  10.75-oz. can  condensed golden mushroom soupOn Sale
  • 3  Tbsp.  soy sauceOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  ground gingerOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  pounds  chicken tendersOn Sale
  • 1  16-oz. pkg.  frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blendOn Sale
  • 1  4-oz. can (drained weight)  sliced mushrooms, drainedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  cashewsOn Sale
  •     Hot cooked brown rice* (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine mushroom soup, soy sauce, and ginger. Stir in chicken, stir-fry vegetables, and mushrooms.
2.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours.
3.
Stir cashews into chicken mixture. If desired, serve over hot cooked rice. Makes 6 servings.
4.
For really fast rice, use two 8.8-ounce pouches cooked whole grain brown rice and heat them in the microwave according to package directions.

Nutrition information
Calories 256, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 1026 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 29%, Calcium 2%, Iron 9%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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