Campfire Chicken Pot Pie Stew Recipe

Gear Needed:

• 1 medium pot or deep skillet
• Camp stove or fire
• Stirring spoon or spatula

Ingredients:

• 1 pouch (7 oz) or can of cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup instant mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup mixed veggies (freeze-dried, canned, or shelf-stable pouch)
• 1 packet (or 1/2 cup) cream of chicken soup mix
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp thyme or Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 cup water (+ more as needed)
• Optional: pre-made biscuit or bread for topping/dipping

Instructions:

1. In your skillet or pot, heat butter/oil.
2. Add veggies and a splash of water. Cook until soft (or rehydrated if freeze-dried).
3. Stir in chicken, soup mix, seasonings, and 3/4 to 1 cup water. Simmer gently 5–7 minutes.
4. Stir in instant mashed potatoes to thicken — adjust water as needed.
5. Heat through until creamy and bubbling.

Trail Tip:

Bring one or two pre-baked biscuits in foil — warm them on the edge of your pan or fire ring and dunk them into this stew. If you’re solo, this meal scales down easily.