1-Pot, 3-Bean Chicken Stew Recipe
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1-Pot, 3-Bean Chicken Stew

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
"For health benefits, you can't top dried beans. They are rich in antioxidants and fiber and are low glycemic, helping to control blood sugar. If you don't use no-salt-added, beans, rinse to remove sodium."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (28)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut in chunks
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 3 cups no-salt-added chopped tomatoes
  • 1 (14.25 ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no salt-added navy beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no salt-added kidney beans
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon Italian herbs
  • 1 cup smoked chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot; brown chicken. Remove chicken and set aside. Saute onions until soft, about 5 minutes. Add broth, beans, tomatoes, celery, carrots, wine, bay leaf, herbs and all the chicken; cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
  2. Add parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper, and simmer 5 more minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 365 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 75mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2005 by Julie B.   view full review
The "stew" taste delicious, is easy to make, and the addition of the fresh parsley and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2005 by SAK   view full review
This recipe was in our local paper (Pittsburgh). It sounded good so we gave it a try. Anyone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2005 by Cate C.   view full review
This was so healthy and delicious, a wonderful combination of flavors. We loved it. I could...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2005 by GUUFYME   view full review
Delicious and easy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2005 by heyjude825   view full review
this was wonderful! i had my doubts in the beginning but very heart-warming on a cold night. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2007 by Babzil   view full review
This is one of the best stews I have ever made or eaten! I used kidney and borlotti (white)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2007 by MBUTTLER   view full review
A really good, tasty, easy recipe. I didn't have parsley and used spicy italian sausages...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by DELANIA   view full review
We did not like this at ALL. We threw out the pot. No flavor, looked disgusting. Even when we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2007 by KUOP   view full review
I used 1 tbsp of oregano AND 1 tbsp of basil. More onion and added 1 cup of Swiss Chard. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2006 by icebern   view full review
I liked this dish very much. I played around with it just a little, left out the wine and...

 

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