Chicken Minestrone Stew Recipe

Name: Chicken Minestrone Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Vegetable Or Chicken Broth; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes With Zesty Mild Green Chilies (or Jalapenos); 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes With Green Pepper And Onion; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) White Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Dark Red Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 2 whole Carrots, Peeled And Chopped; 1 whole Celery Stalk, Chopped; 1 cup Onion, Chopped; 1 pound Chick Breast Tenderloin, Cooked And Shredded; 1 teaspoon Dried Jalapenos (optional); 1 cup Uncooked Pasta; 4 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan-Romano Cheese; 2 cups Fresh Spinach, Coarsely Chopped; Salt And Pepper

Servings: persons

3 cups Vegetable Or Chicken Broth
1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes With Zesty Mild Green Chilies (or Jalapenos)
1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes With Green Pepper And Onion
1 can (15 Oz. Size) White Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Dark Red Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed
2 whole Carrots, Peeled And Chopped
1 whole Celery Stalk, Chopped
1 cup Onion, Chopped
1 pound Chick Breast Tenderloin, Cooked And Shredded
1 teaspoon Dried Jalapenos (optional)
1 cup Uncooked Pasta
4 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan-Romano Cheese
2 cups Fresh Spinach, Coarsely Chopped
Salt And Pepper

1
In a slow cooker, combine broth, tomatoes, beans, carrots, celery, onion, chicken, jalapenos and 1/2 teaspoons each of salt and black pepper.
2
Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
3
About 30 minutes before the soup is done cooking, add pasta, parmesan cheese and spinach.
4
Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
5
Cover and cook 30 more minutes.
6
Test carrots for doneness (should be soft).
7
Notes: The cans of tomatoes I use are made by DelMonte: diced tomatoes with zesty mild green chilies (or jalapenos), diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion.
8
For pasta, I use the veggie spirals.
9
You can add green beans, peas and/or zucchini for more veggies.

938

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Vegetable Or Chicken Broth, 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes With Zesty Mild Green Chilies (or Jalapenos), 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes With Green Pepper And Onion, 1 can (15 Oz. Size) White Beans, Drained And Rinsed, and more.

Yes, Chicken Minestrone Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Minestrone Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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