Chicken Stew

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: One Pot Meals

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (415)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(415)

Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 5 min
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 stalks celery, cut into bite-size pieces
1 carrot, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces
1 small onion, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 (14-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 chicken breast with ribs (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1 (15-ounce) can organic kidney beans, drained (rinsed if not organic)
Serving suggestion: crusty bread

Directions

Heat the oil in a heavy 5 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the celery, carrot, and onion. Saute the vegetables until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, basil, tomato paste, bay leaf, and thyme. Add the chicken breasts; press to submerge.

Bring the cooking liquid to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently uncovered until the chicken is almost cooked through, turning the chicken breasts over and stirring the mixture occasionally, about 25 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the chicken breasts to a work surface and cool for 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Add the kidney beans to the pot and simmer until the liquid has reduced into a stew consistency, about 10 minutes.

Discard the skin and bones from the chicken breasts. Shred or cut the chicken into bite- size pieces. Return the chicken meat to the stew. Bring the stew just to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Ladle the stew into serving bowls and serve with the bread.

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Miriam Shrewsbury, MA 10-26-2009
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Good base
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

The first time I made this I thought there was something missing so I checked the recipe, it was a little bland for my taste.... I had to add salt & pepper. Other than that it was a nice stew and a good consistency. Now I consider it a good base and add more seasonings, different veggies depending on what's in season and it's always a hit with my family. You have to add more flavor as noted by alot of the reviews.Read more
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Bill Laguna Niguel, CA 10-19-2009
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Excellent Family Fare
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is a fantastic recipe for family fare and has been made numerous times for my family. I did not rate this as a '5'... simply because I do not feel this would hold up on a highly rated restaurant menu as it is written. That being said, this is a great dish to serve at home and would be loved by all. It is very much welcomed here during the fall and winter time as it is hearty and warms the innards. I have made it according to the recipe and have also deviated a bit by adding just a little cooked pasta or cooked diced new potatoes but no matter how I prepare it, the family loves it.Read more
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Diane Sussex, NJ 10-05-2009
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We love this stew!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Such a simple recipe but yet so comforting. I don't always add the kidney beans but I have added green beans or zucchini. ... It is so comforting and great served with crusty bread. My son asks for it...and that is a picky eater. I sometimes use a store bought rotisserie chicken and it speeds things up and gives it a richer flavor if seasoned. I love Giada and her pure country Italian dishes.Read more
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MICHELLE Lynchburg, VA 10-02-2009
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nice
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This stew was nice. I certainly added to it. I think it would have been bland without the additions. I added garlic,... broccoli, red peper flakes, garlic salt, Mrs. Dash original blend, and black pepper. I also subed pinto beans for the kidney beans and sub dried basil for fresh. This would be good for someone feeling uder the weather or on a chilly winter evening. I definately suggest putting your own spin on it!Read more
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Ricardo Santa Ana, CA 08-20-2009
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BEST CHICKEN STEW EVER!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make this one all the time. I also make it for my sick friends and family. They end up wanting a bigger pot of this stuff... for the rest of their families. This is what makes Giada UNIQUE & AWESOME!!! Read more
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Nic Coconut Creek, FL 08-11-2009
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Favorite
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is one of my favorites. I use it as a base for several spin offs.