HEARTY ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN STEW

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A wonderful stew that'll warm you up and stick to your ribs! Perfect comfort food for the winter. Excellent served with crusty bread! This is my take on a Giada de Laurentiis recipe. Enjoy!

Provided by KPD123

Categories     Stew

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 stalks celery, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, torn into pieces
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Saute onions, celery, garlic and carrots in olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
  • Add chicken and brown on all sides.
  • Add tomatoes and their juices, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, bay leaf, tomato paste, kidney beans, and chicken broth to pot.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer.
  • Then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Don't forget to discard bay leaf before serving!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.3, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 77.6, Sodium 1525.5, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 7.7, Protein 28.9

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