Cheat's chicken chowder

Name: Cheat's chicken chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 350 g chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces; 500 g potatoes, peeled and cut into 1cm pieces; 750 mL chicken or vegetable stock; 300 g frozen mixed vegetables; 3-4 tbsp double cream; 1 tbsp. olive oil

This soup is a real crowd pleaser – and it’s so easy to whip up. Make it even quicker by using leftover chicken.

By The Good Housekeeping Cookery TeamPublished: 03 April 2017

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Yields:

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Cal/Serv:

361

Ingredients

350 g
chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
500 g
potatoes, peeled and cut into 1cm pieces
750 ml
chicken or vegetable stock
300 g
frozen mixed vegetables
3-4 tbsp double cream
1 Tbsp.
olive oil

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oil in a large frying pan and fry the chicken over a high heat for 5-10min, stirring until golden, then transfer to a plate. Meanwhile, add the potatoes to another pan and pour in the stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10-15min until the potatoes are completely tender.
2. Step 2Remove a spoonful of the potatoes and mash to a purée, then return to the potato/stock pan along with the chicken. Simmer for 5min until the chicken is cooked through.
3. Step 3Add the vegetables and cream. Bring back to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for a few min, then season generously to taste. Ladle into deep bowls and serve with a fresh grinding of black pepper.