Best 10 Tender Tuscan Chicken Stew Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Tuscany with our guide to crafting the perfect tender Tuscan chicken stew. Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of this traditional dish, where succulent chicken simmers in a flavorful broth infused with the essence of fresh herbs, ripe tomatoes, and the warmth of aromatic spices. Discover the secrets to creating a stew that effortlessly blends the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean, resulting in a dish that captivates the senses and leaves you yearning for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

TUSCAN VEGETABLE CHICKEN STEW



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Tuscan Vegetable Chicken Stew - so comforting and full of hearty vegetables, white beans and chicken.

Provided by Kelly Kwok

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon oil
3 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
3 cups chopped carrots
3 cups chopped celery
1 large zucchini (chopped)
1 sweet red bell pepper (chopped)
1/4 cup flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 19 oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup diced cooked chicken breast (I used rotisserie)
1 cup fresh spinach leaves (chopped)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
fresh parsley
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium high heat, add the butter and olive oil. Add in the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and saute for about 4-5 minutes, until tender and fragrant. Stir in the zucchini and red pepper and cook for another 2 minutes until slightly softened. Sprinkle in the flour to create a roux and cook for another minute. Slowly add 1 cup of the chicken broth while continuously stirring until it starts to thicken and comes together. Then slowly pour in the remaining chicken broth.
  • Stir in the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, beans and entire can of tomatoes.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add the chicken and reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
  • Stir in the spinach and cider vinegar and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until everything is heated through.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 749 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUSCAN CHICKEN STEW



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A hearty country Italian chicken stew recipe with white beans and red potatoes.

Provided by Mandy Rivers | South Your Mouth

Categories     franks, beans, wieners, hot dogs, hotdogs, baked beans, pork and beans, easy, supper, weeknight, dinner, recipe, slow cooker, crock pot

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 5-6 lb. chicken
2 cups water
4 cups chicken broth
2-3 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, divided
1 bay leaf
4 stalks celery, diced
3 carrots, diced
1 large onion, diced
5 medium red potatoes, sliced
1 15-oz. can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
4 roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise and sliced

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, simmer chicken, water, chicken broth, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper and bay leaf, covered, over medium-low heat for one hour. Remove chicken and set aside to cool. Pour broth through strainer and add broth back to Dutch oven.
  • Bring broth to a boil and add celery, carrots, onions, potatoes, beans, thyme, garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, tomatoes and remaining 1-2 teaspoons salt (this depends on how salty your prepared chicken broth is - salt to taste) and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered for 45 minutes (cooking this uncovered will help reduce it and enhance the flavor).
  • Meanwhile, remove skin and bones from chicken; shred or chop chicken, cover and set aside. Once vegetables and broth have cooked for 45 minutes, add chicken and stir to combine. Cover pot, remove from heat and let stew rest for 30 minutes. Stir and serve with cornbread or crusty bread.

TUSCAN CHICKEN STEW



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This easy-to-create comfort food of chicken stew has Italian inspirations including basil, fennel and minced garlic.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Soups, Stews, and Chili,

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tbsps olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges
1/2 tsp McCormick® Fennel Seed
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini or other white beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes undrained
1/4 cup red wine
1 tsp McCormick® Basil Leaves
1 tsp McCormick® Garlic, Minced
1 tsp McCormick® Rosemary Leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp McCormick® Oregano Leaves
1/2 tsp McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
1 package (6 ounces) baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 10 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken from skillet. Add onion and fennel seed; cook and stir on medium heat 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in beans, tomatoes, red wine, basil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, oregano and pepper. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 3 minutes. Return chicken to skillet.
  • Stir in spinach. Cover. Cook 5 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 Calories

TENDER TUSCAN CHICKEN STEW



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The original recipe comes from one of my favorite Italian cookbooks. Adapted to my own tastes and availability of ingredients, this comforting stew packs lots of flavor and can easily be thrown together for a mid-week meal. I usually serve mine with a nice green salad on the side.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 skinless chicken thighs
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 red peppers, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can peeled tomatoes
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 large fresh oregano sprig, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
salt and pepper
4 sprigs oregano (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet until hot, not smoking. Saute the chicken in the oil until brown. Remove chicken from the pan and reserve. Add the onions and peppers to the pan and cook 3 to 5 minutes until soft but not browned. Add minced garlic.
  • Carefully drain tomatoes reserving liquid in a cup or bowl. Mash the tomatoes into a thick paste - more concentrated than tomato sauce but not as thick as tomato paste.
  • Add chicken, tomatoes, wine and oregano to the onions and peppers. Simmer 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. If the pan becomes dry, add a little of the reserved tomato liquid. Do so sparingly.
  • Add cannelloni beans to the pan, and simmer another 5 minutes until hot.
  • Garnish with sprigs of oregano (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.3, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 68.1, Sodium 390.5, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 11.2, Protein 24.3

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

CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Picture yourself on the coast of Tuscany, Italy. Flowy clothes, a beautiful breeze, and a view of the Tuscan Sea: you're ready to book your next vacation, aren't you? Well, we're here to bring Tuscany to you. How, you may ask? Well, that's what our easy Tuscan chicken is here for. Loaded with fresh veggies, herbs, and rich Parmesan cheese, it'll have you saying 'That's amore!'

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 teaspoons salt, for the chicken
1 teaspoon pepper, for the chicken
1 tablespoon oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ onion, diced
1 tomato, diced
2 cups spinach
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet and cook for about 13 minutes to crisp up the skin. Move the chicken around from time to time to ensure it cooks evenly. The skin should be hard to the touch.
  • Flip the chicken, then cook for about another 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan.
  • Add the garlic and onion, stirring until onions are translucent. Stir in the tomatoes and spinach until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the heavy cream, salt, and pepper, bringing to a boil.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese and parsley, stirring until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Place the chicken back in the pan, spooning the sauce on top of the chicken.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 6 grams

TUSCAN CHICKEN STEW



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Make and share this Tuscan Chicken Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Stew

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons smashed garlic
1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (or other white beans)
1 (7 ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 1/2 cups torn spinach

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, toss well.
  • Heat oil in a large non stick frypan over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken mixture, saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic, saute 1 minute.
  • Add broth, beans, and bell peppers, bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Stir in spinach, simmer 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.5, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 479.9, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 31.2

ROASTED TUSCAN CHICKEN DINNER



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When an Italian friend shared many years ago that she often added Italian sausages to her pan of baked chicken, I had to give it a try! The sausages give the chicken an amazing flavor. Over the years, I've turned it into a one-dish meal by adding potatoes, onions and peppers, and it has become a family favorite that I often use for holidays, spur of the moment company and Sunday dinners. -Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
3 sweet Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), cut in half lengthwise
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place potatoes in a shallow roasting pan; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and toss to coat. Rub chicken and sausage with 1 tablespoon oil; arrange over potatoes. , In a large bowl, toss onion and peppers with remaining oil; spoon over chicken and sausage. Sprinkle with seasonings., Bake, uncovered, until a meat thermometer inserted into chicken reads 170°-175° and potatoes are tender, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 44 g fat (13 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,181 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26 g carbohydrate, Fiber 4 g fiber, Protein 43 g protein.

TUSCAN-STYLE CHICKEN



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I found this Italian-style chicken recipe in a magazine and tweaked it to my family's tastes. I have taken it to potlucks and served it at dinner parties and no one ever guesses that it's made in the slow cooker. I serve this chicken entree with crusty bread and spinach salad with lemon vinaigrette. -Mary Watkins, Little Elm, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
10 small red potatoes (about 1 pound), quartered
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up and skin removed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Place chicken on top. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining Italian seasoning. Top with olives., Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until chicken is tender. Discard rosemary sprigs before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY TUSCAN GARLIC CHICKEN



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A creamy garlic chicken dish with a Tuscan twist. Enough sauce to serve over noodles; cut the sauce in half for just the chicken dish.

Provided by CAL

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces penne pasta
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
3 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste, divided
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
  • Season chicken breasts with 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, making sure both sides are coated.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and cut into strips or chunks.
  • Add cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, remaining garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Whisk over medium heat until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer until spinach wilts and sauce reaches desired consistency, about 3 minutes more. Add chicken back to the skillet and cook until heated through.
  • Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1065.9 calories, Carbohydrate 75.9 g, Cholesterol 246.7 mg, Fat 65.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 33.6 g, Sodium 998.1 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients will result in a tastier stew.
  • Brown the chicken first: Browning the chicken adds flavor and color to the stew.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: A variety of vegetables will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the stew.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is an important ingredient in Tuscan cuisine and it adds a delicious flavor to the stew.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs add a wonderful flavor to the stew.
  • Season the stew well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, and other spices to season the stew to your liking.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the stew for a long period of time allows the flavors to develop and meld together.

    Conclusion:

    Tuscan chicken stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful broth makes this stew a surefire hit. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will produce a delicious and satisfying meal. Serve the stew with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a complete meal. Buon appetito!

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