Chicken and Vegetable pie

 

1 small brown onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed 

1/4 bunch thyme, leaves picked

500g chicken breast, cut into 1.5cm pieces

2 tbs plain flour

2 cups light milk

4 cups fresh or frozen winter vegetables (eg. carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, peas, corn)

1/2 cup shredded light tasty cheese

pastry or mash potato 

 

Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and thyme to pan. Cook, stirring, for 1min or until fragrant. Add chicken. Cook, stirring, for 5mins or until meat is browned. Add flour and stir to coat. Gradually add milk, stirring to combine. Add vegetables and cheese. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10mins or until chicken is cooked and sauce has slightly thickened. Serve with mash potato, bread/toast or place in pie dish, cover with pastry, brush with milk and cook in oven until golden.