Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Recipe

Name: Creamy Chicken and Vegetable
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 chicken breasts; 1 ½ cups bacon, off cuts from the butcher (thick cut bacon pieces, we had some to use up) (optional); 2 pints vegetable broth; 2 -3 carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 potatoes, peeled and sliced diced, whatever you like; 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped; ½ cup double cream; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; peas, if you like them (I don't, but I put them in for company)

Servings: persons

2 -3 chicken breasts
1 ½ cups bacon, off cuts from the butcher (thick cut bacon pieces, we had some to use up) (optional)
2 pints vegetable broth
2 -3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and sliced diced, whatever you like
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
½ cup double cream
2 tablespoons tomato paste
peas, if you like them (I don't, but I put them in for company)

1
Fry bacon till lightly browned and crispy-drain on a paper towel.
2
Boil the chicken breasts in the veggie broth until done, pull out chicken and shred into big, comforting pieces when it's cool enough so it doesn't burn your fingers.
3
Veggies (except the peas) in the broth boil until soft.
4
Doesn't matter how you cut them up, you're about to obliterate them anyway.
5
Do not drain.
6
(This works with any root veg.
7
i.e.
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turnip, parsnip, sweet potato, butternut squash).
9
Put in the 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and then use a hand blender to blend until smooth or dump into your stand up blender and whizz away.
10
Veggie mixture back in the pot, stir in cream.
11
Add chicken and bacon (optional) to the pot, add peas, simmer for a bit and serve.

761

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 chicken breasts, 1 ½ cups bacon, off cuts from the butcher (thick cut bacon pieces, we had some to use up) (optional), 2 pints vegetable broth, 2 -3 carrots, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Chicken and Vegetable falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Chicken and Vegetable

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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