Death in the pot?

I have always gotten a kick out of this passage, this is what happens when men try to cook!


39 So one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine, and gathered from it a lapful of wild gourds, and came and sliced them into the pot of stew, though they did not know what they were. 40 Then they served it to the men to eat. Now it happened, as they were eating the stew, that they cried out and said, “Man of God, there is death in the pot!” And they could not eat it.  41 So he said, “Then bring some flour.” And he put it into the pot, and said, “Serve it to the people, that they may eat.” And there was nothing harmful in the pot. 2 Kings 4:39-41 (NKJV)


This is how my poor brain works (or doesn't), I was trying to find a name for whatever it was in the pot for supper tonight which brought to mind this random Bible passage! It was a hotdish of some species, but it was really good so I will torture you with the recipe. All the amounts are approximate as I cook by eye rather than by measure.

You will need:


1 pound chicken breast
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup ham
season to taste (I used black pepper, celery salt, and garlic powder)


1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1/2 pound frozen vegetable of choice (I used corn)
2-3 cups milk
2 Tbsp corn starch (dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water)
more seasoning to taste (black pepper and garlic powder)

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

8 ounces cooked spaghetti noodles


Cut the chicken breast and ham into bite size pieces, add onion and seasoning to the pot and cook through.While the chicken cooks, cook the noodles per package directions. When the chicken is no longer pink, add the soup etc. and cook over medium until thick and bubbly, add more liquid if needed so it is the consistency of thin gravy. Stir in the parmesan cheese and then drain the noodles and add to the pot.  Heat through and serve. No name, but nice flavor.