Tuscan Chicken White Bean Stew (Ready-to-Print Version)

Savory chicken thighs blend with white beans, potatoes, and Mediterranean herbs in a rich, slow-cooked stew.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 1.25 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed

→ Vegetables

02 - 1½ cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
05 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

→ Legumes

08 - 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

→ Herbs and Spices

09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - ½ tsp dried basil
11 - ½ tsp sea salt
12 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Liquids and Broth

13 - 4 cups chicken broth
14 - 1 tbsp chicken bouillon
15 - ½ lemon, juiced (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Dice Yukon Gold potatoes, onion, and carrot into uniform pieces. Chop sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Mince garlic. Cube chicken thighs, trimming excess fat.
02 - In the crockpot, place potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and cannellini beans. Sprinkle oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper over the top. Add cubed chicken thighs. Sprinkle chicken bouillon and then pour chicken broth to cover all ingredients.
03 - Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender and potatoes are soft but intact. Check seasoning halfway and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
04 - Stir in chopped spinach during the last 10 to 15 minutes to wilt while retaining color. Add fresh lemon juice just before serving if desired for brightness.
05 - Ladle stew into bowls and optionally drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with fresh herbs, or garnish with grated Parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor.

# Handy Tips:

01 - For deeper flavor, sauté onions, garlic, and carrots in olive oil before layering in the crockpot.
02 - Cut potatoes into larger chunks to maintain texture and prevent mushiness during slow cooking.
03 - Place root vegetables and beans at the bottom and chicken on top to keep the meat tender.
04 - Leftover stew develops richer flavor after resting overnight.
05 - Use cauliflower florets as a low-carb alternative to potatoes.

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