Chicken Stew

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I used the crock pot so I adapted it a bit and also doubled the recipe so we would have left overs. I poached boneless chicken breasts. Omitted the olive oil and didn't saute the vege's, used cannellini beans, rinsed and drained in place of the organic kidney beans, threw in about 3 teaspoons of minced garlic, added about 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, used 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of ground black pepper, substituted dried basil instead of fresh (used a ratio of 1/2 dried equals the amount of fresh called for. Mixed everything in the crock pot and then cooked on low for about 6-8 hours. My family loved it, said it was a definite keeper.

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Followed the recipe exactly and we all enjoyed it, including the kids ages from 13-2. You do need to add salt & pepper to taste (she doesn't mention exactly how much so maybe that's why people found it bland. Was very easy, although I did let it simmer for about an hour. Next time I will try adding in the Italian sausage, which would make it even more hearty and delish. Definitely a keeper!

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Easy and really good. I was wondering if it wouldn't be a little bland considering the simplicity of the ingredients, but it was very flavorful and hearty.

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This stew was really delicious. My entire family scarfed it down - even the 2 year-old. My variations were: cubed turnips added at the same time as the celery and carrots, an almost doubling in the amount of tomato paste, and I skipped the basil. I also let the meal slow stew for 3 hours after adding back the shredded chicken, and then I added more chicken stock as necessary. The turnips were perfectly cooked, lighter, and a much better choice than potatoes would have been. I served it with a sourdough boule and there wasn't a spoonful left. Yum Giada!

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Disgusting! I followed the recipe exactly and begrudgingly added the thyme, not a fan of this spice to begin with. Its flavor was overpowering, giving the stew a soapy taste.

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I took the reviewers comments to heart so made some modifications. I always do anyway as I have things in the frig I want to get rid of. Added zucchini to the veggie saute, and a hot turkey italian sausage. Used a bundle of fresh thyme instead of dried plus 2 tsp herbs d'provence. Used chicken thighs on the bone as I think they have more flavor and added a cob of corn cut in half cuz I needed to use one. Was really good. Again, I use recipes as a base and always modify to what I have on hand an my tastes.

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I loved this recipe. I took heed to some other comments and decided to spice the recipe up a bit. With the tomatoes I added fire roasted tomatoes which gave it a great flavor (you can buy these canned and I also added a lot more garlic and basil. I've learned with soups and stews you have to keep playing with the flavor until you find what suits you... don't rule it out just yet, try adding flavors you like and see what happens!

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I made this recipe with no additions or substitutions, and agree with some of the other reviewers that said it was extremely bland. I usually love Giada's dishes, but the whole family agreed that this recipe was not a keeper. I used organic beans, Emeril's chicken broth, fresh basil, etc., but the flavors just did not come together.

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I had extra yukon gold potatoes, so I added those and an extra can of tomatoes (w/ juice and a half cup extra chicken broth. It was AMAZING! Served this soup with crusty bread toasted with asiago cheese on top. Totally takes it up a notch. People who said it was bland might not have added enough salt and/or pepper. Or, try using better quality olive oil. it makes a big difference to taste. =]

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After reading all the reviews...so many wrote that it needed a kick..more salt? more pepper? more garlic? etc... So I thought to myself ' how about one link of Andouille Sausage?' and Wow...it's hot, but not too hot, the flavor comes through and it's just yummy!!