Chicken Spezzatino Recipe

Name: Chicken Spezzatino
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 celery stalks, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 carrot, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chopped tomatoes with their juices; 1 (14-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 chicken breasts with ribs (about 1 1/2 pounds total); 1 (15-ounce) can organic kidney beans, drained (rinsed if not organic)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 celery stalks, cut into bite-size pieces
1 carrot, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chopped tomatoes with their juices
1 (14-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 chicken breasts with ribs (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1 (15-ounce) can organic kidney beans, drained (rinsed if not organic)

1
In a heavy 5 1/2-quart saucepan, heat the oil over a medium flame.
2
Add the celery, carrot, and onion, and saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the salt and pepper.
4
Stir in the tomatoes, broth, basil, tomato paste, bay leaf, and thyme.
5
Add the chicken and press to submerge.
6
Bring the liquid to a simmer.
7
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently, uncovered, turning the breasts over and stirring occasionally, until the chicken is almost cooked through, about 20 minutes.
8
Add the kidney beans and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the liquid has reduced to a stew consistency, about 10 minutes.
9
Discard the bay leaf.
10
Let the chicken cool for 5 minutes.
11
Discard the skin and bones and cut the meat into bite-size pieces.
12
Return it to the stew and bring to a simmer.
13
Add salt and pepper to taste.

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 celery stalks, cut into bite-size pieces, 1 carrot, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Spezzatino falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Spezzatino

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