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Tuscan Chicken Stew

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A comforting, hearty dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and delightful herbs, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (or 3 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts)
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups diced celery
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 5 medium red potatoes, sliced
  • 4 roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 (15-oz) can great northern beans, drained
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup butter (for Thigh/Breast Preparation only)

Instructions

  1. Add the whole chicken, water, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and bay leaves to a Dutch oven or stock pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Once boiling, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for one hour.
  3. Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool. Pour the broth through a strainer into a bowl or pitcher and return the clear broth to the pot.
  4. If using butter, melt it in the pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced celery, carrots, and onion for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  5. Add the reserved broth, sliced potatoes, drained beans, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, Italian seasoning, and paprika to the pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the carrots and potatoes are very tender. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  7. Meanwhile, remove the skin and bones from the cooled chicken, then cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.
  8. Add the chicken and sliced tomatoes to the pot. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat and allow the stew to rest for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a thicker stew, mash some potato pieces against the side of the pot. Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.

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