Leftover chicken and squash stew
Background
I love making roast dinner on Sundays because the leftover is always useful for at least one or two meals during the following week. One of the easiest dish to make is a one-pot stew - with lot’s veggies added to the chicken to make the dish more wholesome. This leftover chicken and squash stew is a good example - I spiced it up a bit with some basic herbs and added various veggies I found in my fridge and larder. You can use green peas, kale, spinach, broad beans and so on - including frozen, of course.
Ingredients
- 1 large cup of shredded leftover roasted/grilled chicken
- 1 red onion
- 1 celery stick
- 1 clove of garlic
- ½ red pepper
- ½ butternut squash, peeled
- 1 carrot
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- up to ½ tsp cayenne pepper (a pinch)
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tin plum tomatoes
- Salt and pepper
- 100g green beans (or your choice of a green vegetable)
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Finely chop the garlic and celery. Thinly slice the onion.
- Heat two Tbsp of olive oil in a large pan. Gently sauté the chopped vegetables (under cover) for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, dice the squash, carrots and red pepper. Add these to the onion and sauté for a further 5 minutes.
- Add the spices and stir to coat. Add the tomatoes and enough water to cover the veggies (rinse the tin with water into the pot to use up the tomato sauce). Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to the boil, put the lid on and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the squash is tender.
- Add the green beans (or your choice of other green vegetable), turn up the heat and cook for 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Add the chicken bits and heat through.
- Fold in the parsley and serve.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Leftovers - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Stews - Supper
- Cuisines: - Fusion
- Ingredients: - Chicken & Turkey - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - High Fibre - Nut Free - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
You might also like
Recent Recipes
-
Beef, Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew
This beef, black bean and sweet potato stew brings together...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Sausages with Lentil and Kale Stew
This sausage, lentil and kale stew is a simple, hearty...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Apricot and Pistachio Oat Slices
These apricot and pistachio oat slices are a simple homemade...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Bean and Cauliflower Burgers
These bean and cauliflower burgers are a simple, wholesome alternative...
Recipe by Dinna |
Recent Posts
-
Curly Kale Recipes
Curly kale, often simply called kale, has become one of...
Post by Dinna | -
Black Bean Recipes
Black bean recipes are a cornerstone of Mexican, Latin American,...
Post by Dinna | -
Watermelon Recipes
Watermelon recipes have become a summer favourite around the world....
Post by Dinna | -
Melon Recipes
Melon recipes are synonymous with summer. Sweet, juicy and wonderfully...
Post by Dinna | -
Peach Recipes
Peach recipes are a celebration of summer. With their juicy...
Post by Dinna |
Site Search – use quotes ” ” for an exact phrase match
Like Us On Facebook …





