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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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