Italian Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Italian Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried cannellini beans; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 bulb fennel, white part thinly sliced, 2 tbsp fronds reserved and coarsely chopped; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 6 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped; 3 large zucchini, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil; None None Crusty bread, to serve

Servings: persons

1 cup dried cannellini beans
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano
1 tbsp olive oil
1 bulb fennel, white part thinly sliced, 2 tbsp fronds reserved and coarsely chopped
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
3 large zucchini, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
None None Crusty bread, to serve

1
Cover beans with cold water in a medium bowl. Let stand overnight. Drain; rinse under cold water, then drain again. Place beans in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, for 30 mins, or until beans are almost tender. Drain.
2
Meanwhile, combine chicken and oregano in a medium bowl. Heat oil in a large saucepan on high heat. Cook chicken, in batches, until browned all over. Remove from pan.
3
Add fennel, onions and garlic in same pan. Cook on medium heat, stirring, for 5 mins, or until just softened. Return chicken to pan with tomatoes, zucchini and beans. Cook, covered, on low heat, for 15 mins, or until chicken is cooked through. Uncover; simmer for 5 mins.
4
Remove stew from heat. Stir in basil and reserved fennel fronds. Serve with crusty bread, if desired.

590

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried cannellini beans, 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano, 1 tbsp olive oil, and more.

Yes, Italian 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.

Italian Chicken Stew

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