Chicken chow mein in the crock pot & other tempting dishes

Ingredients

• 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 medium carrots, sliced diagonally
• 2 medium stalks celery, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp finely chopped gingerroot
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
• 3 Tbsp cold water
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup snow pea pods
• Chow mein noodles, or thin spagetti if desired