Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew
2022-03-20- Cuisine: Italian
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 6
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 5:00 h
- Ready In: 5:10 h
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
317.1 -
Carbohydrates
32.7 g -
Cholesterol
65.7 mg -
Fat
4.3 g -
Fiber
7.7 g -
Protein
37.0 g -
Saturated Fat
0.8 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
468.3 mg -
Sugar
0.1 g -
Trans Fat
0 g -
Unsaturated Fat
0.8 g -
Potassium
1,109.5 mg
Slow cooker Tuscan chicken stew. Tuscan chicken stew is an easy and delicious slow cooker chicken recipe. It includes healthy, hearty ingredients like carrots and cannellini beans.
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Delicious Tuscan Chicken Stew Made in a Slow Cooker
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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth,boiling
- 1 ยฝ pounds (720 g) boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 15 oz (450 ml) can cannellini beans,rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry white wine
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cold water
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Method
Step 1
In a slow cooker, combine chicken broth, and remaining ingredients, except cornstarch, water, and seasoning. Stir well. Cover the slow cooker and cook on a high-heat setting for 4-5 hours.
Step 2
Stir in combined cornstarch and water, stirring for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 3
Turn off the cooker and open the lid. Stir the soup well before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot.