Best 9 Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Stew Recipes

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When the weather outside is cold and dreary, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty stew to warm you up. Italian chicken stew is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and packed with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious dish that the whole family will love. The best part is that this stew can be made in a slow cooker, so you can set it and forget it. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN STEW



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Looking for a slow cooked dinner? Then check out this hearty chicken stew made with kidney beans and Progresso® cannellini beans. Perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 (19-oz.) can Progresso™ Cannellini Beans, drained, rinsed
1 (15.5 or 15-oz.) can Progresso™ kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup (2 medium) sliced carrots
2 small garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2 to 4-quart Crock-Pot® slow cooker, combine chicken, cannellini beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, celery, carrots and garlic; mix well.
  • In medium bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over chicken and vegetables; mix well.
  • Cover; cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high setting for 5 to 6 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 3/4 Cups, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 9 g

CHICKEN STEW



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For an easy one-pot meal, serve Giada De Laurentiis' hearty Chicken Stew recipe with crusty bread, from Everyday Italian on Food Network.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy 5 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the celery, carrot, and onion. Saute the vegetables until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, basil, tomato paste, bay leaf, and thyme. Add the chicken breasts; press to submerge.
  • Bring the cooking liquid to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently uncovered until the chicken is almost cooked through, turning the chicken breasts over and stirring the mixture occasionally, about 25 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the chicken breasts to a work surface and cool for 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Add the kidney beans to the pot and simmer until the liquid has reduced into a stew consistency, about 10 minutes.
  • Discard the skin and bones from the chicken breasts. Shred or cut the chicken into bite- size pieces. Return the chicken meat to the stew. Bring the stew just to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Ladle the stew into serving bowls and serve with the bread.
  • Serving suggestion: crusty bread.

ITALIAN CHICKEN STEW



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"My husband enjoys preparing this satisfying stew because it's so easy to make," relates Jo Calizzi, Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. "With warm Italian bread, it's a winner on a cold day."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1-3/4 cups frozen cut green beans
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the chicken, potatoes, red pepper and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 995mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN STEW



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This is similar to Brunswick Stew, but without the butter/lima beans and corn (which you can certainly add, if you like). :)

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Stew

Time 5h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups mushrooms, halved (I like crimini)
2 cups water
1 cup frozen small whole onions (or 3/4 cup chopped onion)
1 cup celery, sliced, 1/2 inch slices
1 1/2 cups carrots, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon paprika (make sure to use good quality paprika for full flavor!)
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground, to taste
14 1/4 ounces chicken broth
6 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups frozen green peas or 2 cups frozen edamame soybeans
1 cup cubed extra firm tofu (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 14 ingredients in an electric slow cooker.
  • Cover with lid and cook on high setting for 4 hours or until carrot is tender.
  • Combine the water and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended.
  • Add cornstarch mixture and frozen peas or edamame (and tofu, if using) to the slow cooker, stir well.
  • Re-cover and cook on high-heat setting an 30 additional minutes.
  • Serve with hot cooked rice.
  • Note: I don't eat much meat and prefer more vegetables, so I often add extra firm cubed tofu at the last 30 minute mark. Tasty! Also good with small new potatoes added at the beginning, which is another good way to stretch the recipe. :).

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN



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My father used to love it when I made this slow-cooker Italian chicken. Since it includes a flavorful tomato sauce, it's especially good served over pasta or rice. —Deanna D'Auria, Banning, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup stewed tomatoes, cut up
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold water
Hot cooked pasta
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green pepper, onion, garlic and seasonings; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 3-4 hours. Remove chicken and keep warm. , Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan. Combine flour and cold water until smooth; stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with chicken and pasta. If desired, top with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SLOW COOKED ITALIAN STEW (CROCK POT)



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Have always been a fan of slow cooked meals and with my new crock pot, I'm equiped to try some new ones. The original recipe comes from "The Slow Cooker Bible" and includes my intended modifications. As I have not yet tried this dish, feedback is especially welcome.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Stew

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 (9 ounce) package cooked spicy chicken sausage, sliced
1 (8 -10 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 green pepper, seeded and vertically cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
1 large zucchini, halved and cut into 3/8 inch thick pieces
1 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth (can use bouillon and water)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian stewed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (use another white bean if desired)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Coat slow cooker with a light layer of cooking spray.
  • Add carrots and onions. Top with chicken cubes and chicken sausage. Top with peppers and zucchini.
  • Mix together the tomatoes, broth, rosemary, garlic and oregano. Pour on top of ingredients in the crock pot.
  • Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 to 7 hours. Vegetables should be tender and chicken cooked but not falling apart.
  • Turn cooker to high and stir in cannellini beans and re-cover slow cooker. Cook and additional 10 to 15 minutes until beans are heated through.
  • Ladle stew into bowls and garnish with basil.

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN BEEF STEW



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Give savory beef stew a Tuscan twist with Italian seasoning, cannellini beans and crushed tomatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 12h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound beef stew meat
1 teaspoon beef base
3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
2 medium stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (19 ounces) Progresso™ cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree, undrained
1 jar (12 ounces) beef gravy
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups frozen cut green beans (from 1-pound bag)

Steps:

  • Place beef, beef base, carrots, celery, garlic, onion, pepper, kidney beans, tomatoes and gravy in order listed in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 10 to 12 hours.
  • Stir in Italian seasoning, sugar and frozen green beans. Increase heat setting to high. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until green beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg

CREAMY ITALIAN SLOW COOKER CHICKEN



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A creamy, yummy chicken dish to serve over thick pasta, like egg noodles or farfalle. This pleased everyone! It's easy to prepare and highly addictive. Easy to make lower calorie/fat with low fat cream cheese and low fat/salt soup! Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Provided by CHEFCATHY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 4h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 ½ (.7 ounce) packages dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
½ cup dry sherry

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken, and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken breasts into a slow cooker, and drizzle melted butter all over the chicken breasts, lifting them up to allow butter to flow underneath the chicken. Cover the cooker, set to High, and cook until tender, 4 to 5 hours. With a metal spatula, chop up the chicken into bite-size pieces in the slow cooker.
  • Place the cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, Italian salad dressing mix, and sherry into a saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the cream cheese has melted and the sauce is well combined. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker; cover, and cook on High until the flavors have blended and the sauce is bubbling, about 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 113.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 2045.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN BEEF STEW



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Best beef stew I've ever made! I apologize for the vague instructions, the ingredient amounts are approximate as well as I did this over the weekend but did not note amounts. It turned out so good I wanted to save what I did so I could make again! Chicken broth can be used instead of beef broth if desired.

Provided by Christine Foley Wanner

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 4h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
¼ teaspoon onion powder, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ (16 ounce) package baby carrots, quartered
½ yellow onion, quartered and sliced
4 red potatoes, quartered
2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
¾ cup red wine
¼ cup beef broth
¼ cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Add beef to seasoned flour and toss to evenly coat; shake off any excess flour.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook beef in hot oil until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer beef to slow cooker; add carrots, onion, potatoes, celery, and garlic.
  • Whisk red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, and rosemary together in a bowl until smooth; pour over beef and vegetables.
  • Cook on Low until beef and vegetables are tender, 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 178.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will produce a better-tasting stew. Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, and use a variety of fresh vegetables.
  • Brown the chicken before cooking: Browning the chicken adds flavor and color to the stew. Do this in a large skillet over medium-high heat, in batches if necessary.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in Italian cooking, and it adds a rich flavor to the stew.
  • Add plenty of garlic and herbs: Garlic and herbs are essential to Italian cooking, and they add a lot of flavor to the stew. Use fresh garlic cloves and a variety of dried or fresh herbs, such as oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 2 hours: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the stew over pasta or rice: This is a classic way to serve Italian chicken stew, and it's a delicious and hearty meal.

Conclusion:

This slow-cooker Italian chicken stew is an easy and delicious meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The stew is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of browned chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. It's also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Serve it over pasta or rice, and you've got a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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