Creamy Chicken Hotpot

Submitted by Pink Penguin

"A wonderful warming autumn meal. Serve with onion mash & green beans. Can be made with left overs."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 kg chicken breast
• 3 tablespoons plain flour
• 1 kg butternut squash, peeled & diced
• 600 g leeks, washed & thinly sliced
• 750 ml chicken stock
• 75 g pearl barley
• 200 g soft cheese
• 20 g fresh parsley, chopped

directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pan, cut each chicken breast into 4, dust in the flour & brown in the hot oil for 4-5 minutes. Add the squash & leeks,& cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
2. Pour in the hot stock & add the barley.bring to the boil, then cover & simmer for about 45 minutes until the stock has reduced & the barley is tender.
3. Stir in the cheese, mix until melted, then add the parsley & season.