HEARTY ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN STEW

Hearty Italian-Style Chicken Stew image

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