We all love convenient, delicious and fun frozen meals from Trader Joe's. And their super flavorful chicken and mushroom stir fry with green beans and edamame is always a winner for dinner! This quick and easy guide shows you how to cook perfectly tender and flavorful Trader Joe's shiitake mushroom chicken in an air fryer in under 10 minutes.
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Weeknights can get a bit hectic, to say the least. Which is why I always keep a bag or two of Trader Joe's heat-and-eat products in the freezer for any last-minute dinner needs. This Trader Joe's shiitake mushroom chicken in the air fryer recipe is hands-down the best way to cook one of our favorite frozen meals in mere minutes!
Not only are packaged freezer meals from Trader Joe's super convenient and cost effective, they are reliably tasty... You know the whole family will be happy, every time!
And we all absolutely LOVE this dish loaded with tender chicken and shiitake mushrooms, green beans and edamame, all combined in a savory Chinese stir fry-style sauce. It is savory with big umami flavor, and the thin brown sauce is satisfying without being too heavy.
Everything you need is in one bag and cooks right in the air fryer for the ultimate "one pan" recipe! Don't bother thawing the chicken and veggies - they get tossed in the fryer basket straight from the freezer.
Less than 10 minutes later you are ready to mix in that fabulously flavorful sauce and serve! Trader Joe's shiitake and chicken is satisfying to enjoy on its own for a lower carb lunch or dinner. Or pair with your favorite Asian cuisine-style side dishes like rice or noodles for an even heartier meal!
What to do with leftovers
Store Trader Joe's shiitake mushroom chicken leftovers in the air tight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat either in the air fryer or in the microwave until hot. No not refreeze.
Related: Trader Joe's breaded chicken air fryer recipe
Frequently asked questions
Yes, these handy bags of chicken and veggies are fully cooked before packaging. Just reheat and serve! However, it is important to note that, like all chicken products, the frozen meals need to be reheated to at least 165 degrees before safely eating.
No, this is not a gluten-free meal. The shiitake mushrooms and chicken with vegetables includes a stir-fry sauce made with wheat flour.
Pure deliciousness, if you ask me! Shiitake mushrooms are very savory and earthy, with lots of deep umami flavor. The taste is almost beefy, which is why they are a popular choice as a vegetarian and vegan meat replacement. They are perfect paired with buttery dark meat chicken and the bright green stir-fry veggies!
No, not at all! The Asian stir fry-style sauce in this chicken and mushroom meal is savory and lightly sweet, with no spiciness.
If you would like a pop of heat I suggest serving Trader Joe's shiitake mushroom chicken with spicy sriracha sauce, chili garlic sauce, or fiery Chinese Szechuan sauce.
Yes, you definitely can! The power of circulated high heat in the air fryer makes it perfect for cooking frozen foods evenly. With no need to thaw the package first!
For minimal mess and to make cleanup easy I recommend using a parchment liner made specifically for the air fryer, or lining the basket with a cut square of parchment paper. Preheat the fryer first, then add the parchment just before adding the frozen chicken, mushrooms and vegetables.
It depends on the product, but in this case you want to air fry the TJ's bagged meal from frozen. Moisture gets released in the thawing process, which can make the food soggy and hard to properly heat. In the air fryer the veggies and chicken cook so quickly and at such a high temperature that, essentially, the food never gets the chance to sweat.
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Hope you will like this Trader Joe's shiitake mushroom chicken air fryer recipe as much as we do. Rate the recipe if you made it and leave a comment if you have any questions or suggestions.
Recipe
Trader Joe's shiitake mushroom chicken in air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 package Trader Joe's shiitake mushroom chicken
- chopped cilantro or green onions for topping
Instructions
- Put sauce packet in to the bowl of hot water.
- Add chicken and vegetables in to an air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes. Shake the basket half way though cooking.
- Add warmed sauce and stir.
Notes
Nutrition
380 for 8 minutes, then add sauce and mix
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