This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.

Serves: 6 | Preparation: 10 minutes | Total: 35 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (or ¾ teaspoon garlic powder)
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound potatoes, diced into 1-inch pieces
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 12 ounce bag frozen vegetables
• ½ cup heavy cream or evaporated milk

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Slowly add flour, stirring constantly for 1–2 minutes.
3. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, potatoes, and chicken broth.
4. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
5. Add chicken, frozen vegetables, and heavy cream to pot. Stir to combine.
6. Cover and allow to simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through.

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Adapted from: budgetbytes.com