Central American Chop Suey Recipe

Name: Central American Chop Suey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts (cooked and shredded); 1 cup chopped ham; 1 chayote (washed, peeled, cut in half and then julienned cut into matchstick size); 1 cup carrot, julienned cut; 1/2 head green cabbage (julienned cut or shredded into thick pieces); 1/2 green bell pepper (julienned); 1/2 white onion (julienned); 6 ounces uncooked chow mein stir-fry noodles (usually comes in 6 oz package); 1 1/2 tablespoons chicken bouillon; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; salt; 2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil

Servings: persons

2 large chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
1 cup chopped ham
1 chayote (washed, peeled, cut in half and then julienned cut into matchstick size)
1 cup carrot, julienned cut
1/2 head green cabbage (julienned cut or shredded into thick pieces)
1/2 green bell pepper (julienned)
1/2 white onion (julienned)
6 ounces uncooked chow mein stir-fry noodles (usually comes in 6 oz package)
1 1/2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon cumin powder
salt
2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil

1
In a medium pot, add water and bring to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, In a large wok or saute pan add cooking oil and stir fry all the veggies (put the cabbage at the very top) and saute until tender. This takes about 10-15 minute Remove the veggies from pan and set aside in a bowl. Keep warm.
3
Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook for about 3 mins or until al dente. Remove from water, drain in cold water. Set aside.
4
Add a little more cooking oil to the wok and add the ham. Cook for about 2 minutes Add noodles and lightly stir fry about 2 minutes Add chicken and veggies to pan, mix together, and season with the chicken bullion and cumin powder. Add salt if needed. Heat thru for another 3 minutes or until flavors have blended together. Serve warm.

828

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large chicken breasts (cooked and shredded), 1 cup chopped ham, 1 chayote (washed, peeled, cut in half and then julienned cut into matchstick size), 1 cup carrot, julienned cut, and more.

Yes, Central American Chop Suey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Central American Chop Suey

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