Good Ol' Chicken Stew.
Morning everyone, Happy St.Patrick’s Day!!. I'm wearing my Shamrock brooch with pride today. Glass of wine though instead of Guinness.
Just thought I would let you know that I was well chuffed last night after serving this meal up for dinner. Thank you my lovely slow cooker for doing all the hard work.
It all came about when I added to my shopping list last week, two tins of Heinz Big Soups that were on special offer - I chose Chicken and Potato. They were very nice and filling, but as we were eating them, I couldn’t help thinking about making a good old traditional home-made Chicken Stew. (not a casserole). So, without a recipe to guide me (you know me and my tried and tested recipes only ever appearing on here), I set about doing just that yesterday. Luckily it came out a winner!, I know this because my biggest critic, he who must obey, loved it,. He even said “you can make that again anytime!” So, if you would like the recipe, here it is. I used cheat’s ingredients as well as fresh but together, they really made a difference.
Serving for Two.
2 x Chicken Breasts chopped into largish chunks.
3 medium Potatoes chopped into largish chunks
1 Leek sliced
2 medium Carrots. sliced in largish chunks
2 or 3 Mushroom sliced
2 Chicken Oxo’s made up to ¾ pint boiling water
3 good heaped teaspoons Bisto Chicken Granules made up to ¼ pint of boiling water (so it forms into a paste rather than liquid. Add more granules if necessary to get a paste like consistency)
1 level teaspoon Thyme
Put your Slow Cooker onto HIGH.
Brown the chicken pieces in a frying pan in a little oil and butter until browned all over.
Place the potatoes, carrots and leeks into the bottom of the slow cooker.
Place the Chicken pieces and mushroom slices over the vegetables.
Sprinkle the Thyme over the top, pour over the Chicken Oxo, Pour and spoon over the Bisto Chicken Granule paste all over.
Lid on and cook for 3.½ - 4 hours. (check after 3.½ hours).
Serve in individual soup dishes with buttered crusty bread or rolls.
Hope you enjoy it, It’s Bacon, Cabbage and Potatoes for us today, bejabers ! xx