Spring chicken in a pot

Spring chicken in a pot

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Cooking time

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 45 mins

Skill level

Easy

Servings

Serves 4

Casseroles aren't just for winter - this light, vibrant one-pot is packed with spring veg and herby pesto

Nutrition and extra info

Additional info

  • Freezable
  • Healthy
Nutrition info

Nutrition per serving

kcalories
339
protein
36g
carbs
27g
fat
10g
saturates
3g
fibre
8g
sugar
12g
salt
0.5g
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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 300g small new potatoes
  • 425ml low-salt vegetable stock (such as Kallo low-salt vegetable stock cubes)
  • 350g broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 350g spring greens, shredded
  • 140g petits pois
  • bunch spring onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp pesto

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Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy pan. Add the onion, gently fry for 5 mins until softened, add the chicken, then fry until lightly coloured. Add the potatoes, stock and plenty of freshly ground black pepper, then bring to the boil. Cover, then simmer for 30 mins until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked. Can be frozen at this point.
  2. Add the broccoli, spring greens, petit pois and spring onions, stir well, then return to the boil. Cover, then cook for 5 mins more, stir in the pesto and heat through.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2009

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carrotpeeler11:12, 10th Jun, 2013

We had this yesterday and it was delicious! So easy and tasty and the pesto adds something really special. Can't wait to have friends over to make it again - a great summer one pot.

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snowsheep9111:01, 6th Jun, 2013
5

Gorgeous recipe - used asparagus and leeks to bulk it out a bit. Absolutely lovely. Served with soured cream on the side and would probably serve with ciabatta or soda bread next time to mop up the juices :)

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heybear02:12, 5th Jun, 2013
3

Nice tasting and healthy but the spring greens - even when shredded - added too much bulk and made for very messy eating. Next time I'd be inclined to use leeks instead, as others have suggested.

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vickitay04:43, 2nd Jun, 2013
5

Love this recipe. Hearty, filling and healthy all at the same time - fab. Used all the veg suggested, only thing I did different this time was add an extra tablespoon of pesto. The dish was perfect!

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vickitay04:41, 2nd Jun, 2013
5

Love this recipe. Hearty and healthy at the same time - fab. Used all the veg suggested, but only thing I did different this time was add an extra tablespoon of pesto, which made the dish perfect.

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megagrinch02:48, 22nd May, 2013
4

Really nice. My only slight criticism would be that the quantities given were perfect for 2 adults, a 1 year old and a 3 year old. If I was making this for 4 adults I'd increase the chicken and potatoes.

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janineknox8303:31, 18th May, 2013
5

Wow,although it looked to start bland I am now a fan and it's a firm favourite even for my kids who sulk at greens! 3 times a week I've made this.....time for a break lol,I did add a spoonful of mouse whipped cheese.Love it!!! Thankyou x

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michaelaproctor10:17, 16th May, 2013
5

yet again another amazing recipe! i was bit dubious about making this dish, but gave it a go, added little bit of spinach and green beans as i didn't have any petits pois, added 1 clove of crushed garlic with the onion and also creme fraiche at the end, and it was amazing! so tasty. my other half doesnt like brocolli or spinach but loved it and cleaned his plate :D will definitely make again very soon.

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nmarks199209:24, 29th Apr, 2013
4

I love this recipe. Its easy to cook and has a lot of delicious fresh tastes. I find I have to keep topping up with water and If it ends up too watery, I add a little cornflour to thicken it up and it turns into a nice thick sauce. I have used chicken breasts as well as thighs as they are easier to eat. I also use spinach instead of spring greens. I have cooked this a number of times for me and my partner, I have also cooked this for my family and its a real favorite!

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redhead3012:49, 26th Apr, 2013

Saved me from the mundane weekly cook!! Love this, you can also add a big dollop of half fat creme fraiche at the end and stir it in which makes it delicious and still healthy. Have made this many times, perfect comfort food. Kids love it.

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siandora08:41, 23rd Apr, 2013
5

Delicious recipe. I added a tablespoon of cream cheese which gave it a lovely creamy taste. Will definitely be making it again.

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cath7907:27, 21st Apr, 2013
4

I was really sceptical about this recipe and even as I was cooking it was concerned that I wouldn't work. I needn't have worried as it turned out really well. Didn't make any changes to the recipe and didn't think it needed any adjusting. Really tasty, will probably cook this one again.

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lynngmc03:26, 15th Mar, 2013
5

I tried this for my family and they all loved it. It was very easy to prepare and it is now a firm
favourite.

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7daycicada07:49, 16th Feb, 2013
4

Made this, thought there wasn't enough stock and too much spring greens, but I stuck to the amounts in the recipe and it all turned out brilliant! Added parsley and lemon juice but may have overdone it a bit with the black pepper.

Definitely making again.

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