Florentine Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Florentine Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cut up in cubes; 2 slices pancetta or 3 slices bacon, chopped; 2 celery ribs, rough chopped; 1 onion, large chopped; 1 leek, thin sliced; 1 red pepper, diced; 2 carrots, medium chopped; spinach, baby 1 bag; 2 red potatoes, large peeled and chopped; 30 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (2 cans); 3 teaspoons garlic, minced; 15 ounces whole tomatoes, rough chopped; 45 ounces chicken broth (or approx 3 cans); ¼ cup white wine; 1 tablespoon fresh basil; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil to saute vegetables; 1 cup feta, crumbled; 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional); 1 tablespoon water (optional)

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts, cut up in cubes
2 slices pancetta or 3 slices bacon, chopped
2 celery ribs, rough chopped
1 onion, large chopped
1 leek, thin sliced
1 red pepper, diced
2 carrots, medium chopped
spinach, baby 1 bag
2 red potatoes, large peeled and chopped
30 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (2 cans)
3 teaspoons garlic, minced
15 ounces whole tomatoes, rough chopped
45 ounces chicken broth (or approx 3 cans)
¼ cup white wine
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil to saute vegetables
1 cup feta, crumbled
2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional)
1 tablespoon water (optional)

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NOW first thing, you can put everything in the crock pot and turn on -- it will turn out just fine.
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However, sauteing the individual layers give it so much more flavor.
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Prepare all your chicken, pork and vegetables and get ready to saute.
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In a large pot, add the olive oil and saute first the bacon, remove and drain.
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Then add the chicken, until brown, remove and drain.
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Then start the vegetables, onions, leeks, garlic, celery, peppers, carrots, and cook until soft.
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Five minutes or so.
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Now add the potatoes and tomatoes, then add the broth, white wine, beans, seasonings and cook 30-45 minutes.
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Then add the chicken and bacon back in, beans and spinach and cook another 15 minutes or so until all heated.
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If it is too thin to your liking, you can make a slurry with the cornstarch and water and use to thicken the stew right at the end of cooking.
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Serve and top with crumbled feta cheese.
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And then serve with grilled baguettes with melted gouda or swiss.
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Grilled the baguettes brushed with olive oil, s/p and then topped with swiss or gouda and melt.
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This is the perfect addition to this stew.

1389

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

167

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, cut up in cubes, 2 slices pancetta or 3 slices bacon, chopped, 2 celery ribs, rough chopped, 1 onion, large chopped, and more.

Yes, Florentine Chicken 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.

Florentine Chicken Stew

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