This One Pot Easy To Make: Chicken & Cannellini Bean Stew Will Leave You Satisfied
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prep the Ingredients
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the onion, mince the garlic, dice the carrots and celery.
- Rinse and drain the cannellini beans.
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Brown the Chicken
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are lightly browned on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once browned, remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
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Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery.
- Sauté the vegetables until they start to soften, which will take about 5 minutes.
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Season the Mixture
- Return the chicken to the pot with the vegetables.
- Add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, and black pepper to the pot.
- Stir the mixture and cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Add Beans and Broth
- Stir in the cannellini beans.
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth.
- Add 2 bay leaves to the pot.
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Simmer the Stew
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
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Add Greens
- Add the chopped kale or spinach to the pot.
- Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, or until the greens are wilted and the chicken is cooked through.
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Final Seasoning and Serving
- Remove the bay leaves from the stew.
- Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
- Serve the stew hot, with an option to garnish with fresh herbs.
Serving Size 1
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 230kcal
- Calories from Fat 53.99kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.99g10%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Cholesterol 65mg22%
- Sodium 300mg13%
- Potassium 600mg18%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Dietary Fiber 6g24%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 30g60%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use other beans like kidney beans, navy beans, or chickpeas. However, the nutritional content, especially the carbohydrate and fiber content, may vary slightly with different types of beans.
Absolutely! This stew freezes well. Allow it to cool completely, then store it in an airtight container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
For a vegetarian or vegan version, omit the chicken and use a vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. You might also want to add extra beans or other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers to make the stew heartier.
The recipe is already low in sodium, which is beneficial for people with high blood pressure. However, you can reduce the sodium content further by using a homemade, sodium-free broth and being cautious with added salt.
To increase the protein content, you could add more chicken, include another lean protein source like turkey, or even add a plant-based protein like tofu. Another option is to add additional beans, but be mindful that this will also increase the carbohydrate content.
