One Pot Wonder with chicken and chorizo | My go-to winter dish that's super easy!

I love this dish. One pot, delicious chicken and chorizo, and whatever vegetables you have lying around in your fridge. This video has no set recipe, it's more about the technique. You can swap out the chicken for fish or just veggies. Once you have this technique down, the options are endless. Give it a go and let me know what you think.
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oh yea, it's winter down under... easy to forget when it's hot as balls in North America

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40+ degrees in London last week , as well😃

[@harrypalms1]

How cold is winter in Australia

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@@harrypalms1Google says it's 60F in Sydney right now. Not sure how representative that is but it's pretty mild

[@sojlad]

Probably one of your best videos yet Andy. Good to see you emphasise the importance of reducing waste of food, but also teaching cooking tips at the same time. Keep it up! Chur

[@frankelliott2537]

Hey Andy....Just made this tonight and it's great. I used chicken and turkey kielbasa and everyone liked it. My wife is going thru kemo treatments and her tastes buds are all out of whack. So just wanted to try something different to make. Just wanted to let you know that I've enjoyed your shorts and I'll keep watching.

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How is your wife doing now Frank?

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@@frankelliott2537 got her on my mind it’s never easy, my mom went though that and just was ravaged by it. Hope she gets better!😊

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@@frankelliott2537 thats awesome mate, hope she is doing well.

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God speed to her and you both brother. Sending love and positive vibrations

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Chef Andy is just the best!

[@austinmcfarland7595]

I absolutely love this guy. I love that he's using ingredients that are found in the average household that look exactly like what I have in my fridge. Wilted Brocollini, Canned goods and the few things we often buy to make a dish at home.

[@edmedic613]

I’m 62 years old and love to cook, I’ve learned so much from watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your recipes and time. I also love the fact that “Basic Mitch” seams like he’s starting to broaden his meal selection.

[@Apbf31]

Really appreciate how you show people to make a nice meal with what they already have, you are encouraging people to be okay with not having a recipe but to trust their instinct. That's the way I learned to cook.

[@garystearns5922]

I make a dish for my family and I call it winter soup, it is still evolving it's a bit different every time but it is very simple and delicious

[@lisanewman7989]

Happy Birthday Babe!!! Andy you are a fantastic chef and using your influence online to educate and inspire thanks for all the great videos and shorts with great ideas hints and tips!!! Have a great day guys. 😊

[@gont183]

I love the kitchen layout. Also really love the emphasis on "use what you have" instead of counting celery stalks and carrots for a recipe.

[@mansoorshamsi7882]

You're an excellent teacher! I'm going to use up everything in my fridge for this type of meal tomorrow night. I'll sub in chick peas, pepperoni and chicken thighs. Looking forward to it yum!

[@cynthiafortnerphd4281]

Love this home-cooking perspective and how you got every bit of goodness out of the tomato can with the water! You make delicious cooking so accessible! Thanks, Andy! And happy belated birthday to Babe! 😊🌻🎉

[@amberh.5393]

Love these types of videos. I hope you will do more quick weeknight meals! Perhaps pressure cooker (instant pot) meals? I’ve also commented this before, but I would love to see a pantry and fridge tour, along with your recommendations on what ingredients and spices to always keep on hand.

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I love one pot meals. They are so versatile and can use up stuff that is close to their end.

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Why does he seem so incredibly honest and pure? i just love him

[@mrssmith2534]

I really appreciate being a person who tries to use what you have! I hate wasting food- soups are always so great for that!

[@judyhammond4089]

Love Andy's videos, they are instructional and expand the variety of foods I offer my family. Perfect for the home cook.

[@ev06863]

Chef Andy. As a home cook who is always looking for tasty new dishes to serve the family, thank you. I'll be making this sometime this week! Looks amazing 🤩

[@daviddorrell5819]

Great way to clear out the fridge in preparation for restocking. And a tasty meal in the boot!

[@jrod1995]

Looks delicious. My favorite part of cooking is the prep/knife work. And knowing my family likes new recipes we try.

[@WhereIsTheIntruder]

I have to say, I love the lack of arrogance in these videos. So many cooking channels (many of them by amateur cooks) adopt a style where it feels like the cook is an unquestionable source on everything he (most often a he) says with an absolute knowledge on every matter at hand, and that's just not true for any cook in the world.

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*cough* cooking with Jack *cough*

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He's not arrogant!!!! Wtf°°

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​@@janinekaretai4306"lack of arrogance" is what was said, meaning he is one few that isn't. Read before commenting

[@sharonwright8268]

I love to watch you cook

[@sharpmom1737]

Perfect for a cold rainy day

[@bensmith7536]

Oh HELL yes. I love these dishes. This will be made, it will go into my fridge and meal prep is done for the week.

[@kimberleystewart9940]

It looks great! A great way too as you say, reduce our food waste! Thanks for sharing!

[@jayderiso9758]

Andy is one of the most humble and down to earth chefs on KZbin, I really enjoy your content mate

[@ellenrosenthal4673]

You explain everything so well and you are a pleasure to watch.

[@bigmike5997]

This is one of my favorite videos from your Channel. The importance of not letting food go to waste and how you do it. Will definitely be getting a dough cutter as well. Thanks for always posting

[@robertbreazeale1281]

I am a private chef and I want to thank you for your amazing content! I get so many ideas from your channel. Thank you for being so awesome!

[@DavidFlores-ru2yg]

Thanks for sharing some of your favorite home cooking!

[@henrymichal8522]

This is brilliant. I use this technique for soups, so now I can use this for leftover veges and meat, cheers mate

[@madelinejones9745]

love one pot meals 😋👍

[@debbiereilly900]

I love dishes like this every thing in the pot and yummy. Thank you for sharing Andy have a blessed day stay safe and healthy. 🙏❤🙏❤🙏

[@ewanthomas2085]

I love this guy's video's...very pleasing to watch as they show you what you need..how to prep it..cook it..and with some very sound advise before and during the cooking..plus no agonising preping to watch

[@timdudas2544]

That meal couldn't be anymore true to honestly a man knowing how to utilize things in his fridge and making it look great. I want a bowl I'm in florida. Send asap. That recipe became a recipe after he made it.

[@michelleread247]

Chef, this is such a super great instructional vid. The proper layering of ingredients is so important. Thank you! My next clean out my fridge/freezer I'll keep this in mind and create whatever it brings, spices included 😊

[@sleepyjavanlangur]

Living in a small nyc apartment w/ no dishwasher and about 2 feet of counter space I deeply appreciate the one pot meals. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@grantthurlow9425]

You’ve got my vote Andy. I’m such a firm believer in reducing food waste and mixing it up with leftover ingredients. Their’s nothing you can’t achieve with your random ingredients if you’ve got a few pantry essentials. And they don’t cost an arm and a leg either. This is a brilliant video. Thank you

[@saspredydious9295]

🥂HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE!🎊 Thanks Andy for another great session! I’m at the tail end of my 7th decade and still learning a thing or two! 🙏

[@helenmanning8066]

My kind of cooking! Great job! I do soups, stews, pot roasts a lot, switch up ingredients as I have them and make enough for leftovers. I'm getting older, and leftovers are convenient and tasty. I have a cast iron dutch oven and love cooking in it. I really like your home cook approach to this soup. I am a big fan all the time.

[@thecherrypah83]

I just finished up making this a few minutes ago. The only chorizo I could find in my area was the Mexican crumbly type. I don't know the difference in flavor between the chorizo you used and the type I used, but oh my gosh, it turned out amazingly!!! This will definitely be in my library for years to come, it's absolutely delicious!!! Thank you!

[@vanananag7736]

Hi Chef, love your style of cooking, especially the One Pot Wonder. I’ve been cooking for over 50 years and put an Italian spin on contents with meats, sausages and spices. Also, my family loves sun dried tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts and black olives added to some creations. I love one pot meals for our camping/RV trips. Canned and fresh veggies plus fresh or thawed chopped or ground meat can provide a variety of meals for a couple or a family when cooking on a camp stove. Clean up is easy. Leftovers are tastier and meal prep is a breeze the following day. Buon appetito from northeast USA!

[@idakohu5905]

Love your food. Its exactly how I love to cook at home. Especially like that you can see the garden from the window.

[@kellyo8718]

Great reminder of what I did when the kids were little and money was tight. Called it "Kitchen sink soup". Everything but the kitchen sink. I love your voice and the way you talk. Very easy, no stumbling over your own tongue. This is the 5th one of your vids I've watched in a row. Thanks Andy!

[@sto67]

Really great recipe. Simple and delicious! So awesome that it uses whatever we might have at home for the times where you don't want to bother thinking about what to make!

[@endymion2001]

Love your videos,you have such a relaxed and encouraging way of showing me how to cook.

[@skyhawkdown]

A man after my own heart, everything you said and did with this dish is exactly how I do it. really appreciate your videos.........the first dish I ever cooked for my wife was one of my favourites.... macaroni cheese with bacon, onion and mushroom.....would love to see you make it and give my wife, Dawnbear, a shout out...... cheers mate.... much love from Northern Ireland

[@sassandsavvy007]

Hi Andy, I've watched lots of your short videos lately, they keep popping up in my feed and I absolutely love them. Thank you for all the love for cooking from scratch and eating well, you put in them. So here I was looking for one pot meals and there was a familiar face coming up. After 5 minutes into the video I just had to leave a comment. It's so nice watching a cook show where the host tells the audience to check the larder and prepare what they have got. Sounds more like a realistic situation and makes a lot of sense to not let things go to waste. I'm 60 y/o and this is how I was raised, how grandma and mom taught me how to cook - see what you have and make a good meal of it. Well, actually, they didn't really teach me, I learnt by watching, helping and doing things the way they did. Cooking is something that requires all of our senses plus an additional one - knowing how to make ends meet. At present, with the groceries getting more and more expensive, it does make a difference when we make good use of what we've bought. So, thumbs up for your videos. Please, keep them coming, they are very much appreciated. All the best from the Bavarian alpine region🙋🏻‍♀ Lisa

[@padders1068]

Great work Andy! Love the ethos of using up what you've got to avoid wasting it. I'm a firm believer in that a recipe is only a guide/ideas, follow a new recipe the 1st time you make it & then make it your own, to suit what you have, what you like & what your dietary preferences are. Peace ❤

[@K.A.T-117]

Love your shorts but really love when you do regular videos such as this! Well done- looks delicious!

[@jdconahan]

Love the content, Andy! Keep up the great work

[@dawnvickerstaff]

I do this all the time. Whatever protein source I have (even mixed grain and legume, vegetarian stuff) all the about to turn veggies in the fridge, tomato sauce sometimes but sometimes a 'white sauce', particularly with fish, pork or other white meat, and appropriate herbs and spices. I love watching your joyful show! As usual, you provide both inspiration and validation. Super!

[@GlenMurrayonline]

I am not a trained chef but I have apparently been channeling your amazing talent. This is exactly like one of my “kitchen sink” recipes. LOL. I cook like you do and my family thinks I am the best. Love watching your “what do you want for lunch, babe” videos. Thanks for being an amazing inspiration

[@sanvika3476]

hllo im nithya from india

[@Martindooo]

I've been struggling with creating more recipes for homecoming. This one is amazing, thanks Andy!

[@Nembula]

This was a great video ❣️ All the way through it I was nodding along with you. So much of your process is my process and not just for this sort of recipe. You hinted at the key guiding lights. #1. How many will eat and #2. What's in the fridge. This makes a terrific stew especially topped with dumplings. I really appreciate your remembering the home cook with a tight budget.❤

[@nathansnape1552]

So glad that this is my wheelhouse. Using up all the bits and pieces, never have an issue making a good meal out of seemingly nothing. Cheers chef.

[@1myfriendjohn]

Love this chilled out format mate.

[@justinschmitz8034]

Andy as a person who's passion is culinary arts. I'm always wanting to learn and expand thank you for all the videos. Btw bangers and mash

[@delacroix3]

This is wonderful. Thanks Andy

[@olivershaw8981]

Thanks for all your help Andy! I’ve learnt so much from you

[@battmergin3967]

I am the master of this sort of dish. Its the other dishes I can't manage! Great work Andy

[@Rj-vr9uc]

It's really awesome that you're making a point to mention food waste and how to avoid it. You don't see many cooking channels on KZbin mention that (or I'm just not looking hard enough). Either way, cheers from America! Keep up the awesome work!

[@betty-annferreira3502]

Perfect din-din dish for the winter time

[@amberc.2137]

Delicious looking as always Andy! I continuously enjoy the different ideas you present for meals. I feel that they're always different than the food meals I'm use to cooking here in America. I can't wait to try this one pot meal you just made!!

[@drfrankdee7132]

Thanks for the tip. Made my one pot chicken and chorizo tonight. Inspiring!

[@dirkgibbens377]

Started watching your “Hey Babe” shorts, now graduated onto full length videos. Really enjoy the recipes, your presentation, easy-going and humble manner. Just subscribed and hit the bell. 👍👍

[@gwarnant]

Fabulous video. Loved the tip about seasoning throughout. Great to see a focus on using good up. I am from the UK but love this guy's videos. Please continue to take them. You are appreciated.

[@ErikPoloa]

Beautiful video and perspective. After 15 years in professional kitchens, I can attest that covid made me come to terms with my home cooking ability. Thanks chef!

[@Estelle0dcma]

Hi Chef! It's summer here in France but I will definitely include this in my batch cooking session tomorrow morning. I am a new subscriber and I really enjoy your content, it so inspiring. I love your catch phrase asking Babe what she wants to eat, it makes me smile every time. Have a nice weekend

[@natbarron]

Hi chef - would you pour in some vin rouge?

[@Estelle0dcma]

@@natbarron My grand grandmother always poured some vin rouge (just a bit) in the tomato sauce (with some onion, garlic and fresh herbs from the garden as basil, thyme, oregano or rosemary) it was delicious. In fact I'm following her recipe and my guests love my sauce ♥️

[@dr3638]

At least you'll get better chorizo in France. The Aussie stuff is tasteless and not authentic at all.

[@cassieoz1702]

​​@@dr3638make your own from pork mince. Google 'Tupperware chorizo', it's a River Cottage recipe

[@MrDanmjack]

Love the distinction between home cook and pro chef. Having been a pro chef my food love all goes into my home cooking now

[@kozenfarm]

Thank you for showing us that you can make a wonderful meal without a recipe. As retired organic farmers oftentimes we just threw whatever we had along with olive oil, garlic, onions in a pan for dinner. Love watching you from Hawaii. Please show us how to make a meat pie - I tried making one a few months' back to appreciate a traditional food of Australia but not sure if I got it right - - - Aloha!

[@petermaddison9236]

So cooked this up tonight. My wife and I loved it. Threw a pile of vegetables in, with herbs from the garden, threw in some chicken thighs and chorizo. Forgot to throw in the beans and it was still awesome. Used an Instant Pot to saute and then on stew mode. Sensational meal. Love your videos and recipes. Thank you for making these videos. Help non chefs like me do amazing meals. Chicken Biryani will be next. 😊

[@sherwinan]

Hey Andy, it would be great to one day get an episode on all the cooking equipment you own, including cookware, tools, machines etc!

[@selinalay2064]

Yes! I would love for him to do a video of his favourite or must have kitchen tools, knives, cookware etc I see Andy use solidteknics and Le Creuset which are some of my favourite brands.

[@dianebordeaux9115]

OMG delish! Great for lunches too! Every tip helps!

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Love the videos, keep it coming.

[@Silirion]

Good stuff Andy! Loved the instructions and the tips and tricks to make it all run smoothly. Cheers!

[@PapaGrimCodM]

Absolutely love all your videos. The food always looks amazing.

[@jamesrae8898]

Absolute legend thank you for these videos 👍👍

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Thanks Andy now that is a recipe 👍 I love

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I am starting to love this dudes style! Absolutely wonderful and fresh take on this internet chef bussnies! Do want you love and be happy man!

[@mikoajolpinski599]

One-pot-wonder is my favorite kind of dish to make at home. Just so easy and effective and saves you time spent in the kitchen.

[@1240enzo]

I have been cooking this kind of winter comfort food for years, as Chef Andy says it’s simple, healthy and tasty plus indeed uses up old veg in the fridge. You could also add carrots, celery, eggplant or whatever you have. In winter I would also serve this possibly with polenta, pasta or even couscous (if I had used cumin, corriander and paprika, or turmeric. If you wanted it more italian/spanish/french than probably you would use herbs like oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary. It’s cooking so versatile.

[@jessicaarnold8316]

Love the quickies! Single mom and seems I never have enough time! Thank-you 🎉

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Love your work andy! Youre the man!

[@OmgitsdeziLife]

I making this today I can't wait!

[@michaelcompes1889]

Just did it. Tastes gorgeous!

[@liamswain3632]

Made my version of this tonight.what a easy, tasty and cost effective way to cook. I made 6 decent size portions for under 40 Australian dollars. This will be a staple for me from now on. thanks.

[@davidtelford4160]

I inherited my mum and dads Le Creuset stew pot which they had as a wedding gift 40 years ago and it’s still going strong, but the best and it shows

[@shelley5365]

Happy Birthday, Babe! Such a beautiful couple. What a great video, great messaging about method, food utilization and waste. Love your style, content and accessible personality. You are such a joy to watch and hear.

[@sshah2545]

I never like videos.. but Andy strikes me as such a good dude, it was the right thing to do

[@karencrossman5880]

I love dishes like this, we. All it comfort food. From California.

[@pushinP87]

Perfect comfort food.

[@leannemcsweeney6761]

Thanks Andy, another great video and delicious looking meal from you. I can’t wait to try and recreate it. This is very much how I cook…and you’re right saying that there will always be variations in flavours because the ingredients are never the same. That’s the surprise element and I love cooking this way. I’ve had some that have become new family favourites, one in particular my Thai Risotto; which my daughter took leftovers to work one day, next thing that recipe has become favourites of all the women that worked in that office. It was a special feeling to have that happen 😊

[@ChristopherWelty]

I'm so excited and grateful that I stumbled upon your channel! So much fun to watch, informative and inspiring. Keep up with the babe what do you want to eat approach. From my kitchen to yours, an uncommon suggestion and meal request, Nashville hot chicken. Very interested in watching your approach from abroad. Thanks for doing what you do friend.

[@johnmreddington]

Looks good and so easy to cook good idea Andy

[@myklebust2870]

Love this jazz!!! Listening to you enjoy cooking is good soul food and I get to learn

[@belzasuprflychick]

Thanks for the recipe Andy I made this tonight and it was yum. Even my hubby liked it lol. Great recipe to add to my repertoire. I used up most of my dying veg in my crisper. Two thumps up 👍👍

[@hammer7732]

Hey man, I LOVE all your videos, I cook a lot but these videos are inspiring me to go outside my comfort zone!!!! Keep posting!!!

[@raimi1251]

You’re a legend! Thank you for your effort

[@mendocinobeano]

Love it, almost identical to the one we cook even down to the brand of tinned tomatoes and beans. Sometimes we add a cup of chicken stock and throw in some Arborio rice and it stretches it out a bit. Very tasty.