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Chicken & Veg Staples Stew

A versatile and filling stew made from pantry staples - adapt to what you have!
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Serving: 6
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1kg skinless chicken thigh fillets - diced
  • 3 medium washed potatoes - diced to about 2cm squares
  • 2 medium carrots - sliced
  • 1 large onion - sliced
  • 1 sweet potato diced
  • 1 cup pumpkin diced
  • 1/3 cup dried green peas
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 3 cups of liquid chicken stock
  • 40g pkt of chicken noodle soup mix
  • 2 tsp each of fresh parsley, thyme and garlic chives

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 5hrs
  • Serve with crusty bread rolls to dunk

Notes

  • Keep potato relatively small diced to ensure it cooks to nice and tender
  • This recipe is built around the pantry staples you have on hand.
  • You can change the vegetables I've used to whatever you have on hand.
  • You can change the herbs to whatever you have on hand.
  • You can substitute the fresh herbs for half the amount each of dry if you prefer.
  • You can cook it on low instead for around 7hrs
  • It's all about having a big bowl of steaming hot chicken and vegetables to warm the bellies in your home at the end of the day
  • Very budget friendly