Chicken and Vegetable Broth with Bread

A dinner for one. Quantities are for a single portion; multiply them to batch cook.

At a glance

  • 530 kcal, 52g protein, 62g carbs, 7g fat and 10g fibre per serving (approximate)
  • About 30 minutes, preparation and cooking
  • Estimated cost £2.25–£2.62 per serving. This is an estimate from representative UK own-brand prices (reviewed 2026-10-05), not a live supermarket price; see how cost estimates work.

Ingredients

  • 175g chicken breast
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1 onion
  • 700ml chicken stock
  • 1 wholemeal roll

Method

  1. Peel and chop the carrots, celery and onion.
  2. Put them in a large pan with the chicken stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken breast and simmer gently for 12-15 minutes, until cooked through. Lift it out, shred it with two forks and return it to the pan.
  4. Season to taste and serve with the wholemeal roll on the side.

Making it ahead

Cool it, get it into the fridge within one to two hours and eat it within two days; freeze portions you will not reach in time. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. How we handle food safety.

Allergens

Contains, based on the usual UK form of each ingredient: Celery, Cereals containing gluten. May contain, depending on the product: Sesame, Soybeans. This is not a label check and is not an allergen-free guarantee; always read the packaging.

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