Quick and Easy Chicken Chow Mein

I got this recipe YEARS ago from a Pillsbury cookbook.  It is easy to make and tastes pretty much like regular Chow Mein!  

Quick and Easy Chicken Chow Mein

2 cups uncooked regular long grain white rice

4 cups water

3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast

1 1/2 cups sliced celery

1 medium onion, chopped

1 (8 oz) pkg (3 cups) sliced fresh mushrooms

1 (14.5 oz.) can ready to serve fat free chicken broth

3 Tbsp. soy sauce

1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimientos, drained

8 oz. fresh bean sprouts, rinsed

1/3 cup cold water

1-2 Tbsp. cornstarch

Crunchy Chinese noodles to serve

Cook rice in water as directed on package.

Meanwhile, in large non-stick skillet, combine chicken, celery, onion, mushrooms, broth, soy sauce and pimientos.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.  

Stir in bean sprouts.  In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup water and cornstarch, blend until smooth.  Over medium-high heat, gradually add cornstarch mixture to chicken mixture, stirring constantly until thickened.  Serve over rice and sprinkle with crunchy noodles as desired.