SUMMER CHICKEN STEW

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One-pots aren't just for winter, try this fresh summer version with leeks, green beans, peas, new potatoes and tender chicken thighs

Provided by Charlie Clapp

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
500g leeks , finely sliced
2 plump garlic cloves , finely sliced
2 thyme sprigs , leaves picked
8 chicken thighs , skinless and boneless
500g new potatoes , larger ones quartered, smaller ones halved
350ml chicken stock
200g green beans
350g frozen petit pois
lemon wedges, to serve

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large casserole dish over a medium heat. Add the leeks, garlic and thyme, cover and cook gently for 10 mins, stirring occasionally. Season the chicken and tip into the dish with the potatoes.
Turn up the heat, pour in the stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and allow to gently bubble with the lid on for 35 mins. Add the green beans and peas for the final 10 mins of cooking. Season to taste, then ladle into bowls or lipped plates with a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 13 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium