Hearty Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs 175 ml
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese15 ml
• 2 tbsp butter, melted 30 ml
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil 30 ml
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed (about 2 to 3 halves) 500 g
• 2 cups cubed, peeled potatoes 500 ml
• 2 cups assorted chopped fresh or frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, green beans, corn, peas) 500 ml
• 1 tsp salt 5 ml
• 1/2 tsp each dried thyme and black pepper 2 ml
• 1 can (370 ml) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® 2% Evaporated Milk
• 1 tbsp cornstarch 15 ml

Directions

1. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan and butter in bowl; set aside.
2. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat; cook onion about 2 minutes or until softened. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add potatoes, mixed vegetables, salt, thyme and pepper; cook, stirring, for 10 minutes.
3. Stir together evaporated milk and cornstarch in bowl; stir into vegetable mixture. Bring to boil, stirring. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened and vegetables are tender. Pour into 8-inch (2 L) baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Broil 5 minutes or until golden.