Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Stew

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Stew

Looking for a slow cooked dinner? Then check out this hearty chicken stew made with Green Giant® kidney beans and Progresso® cannellini beans. Perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

Prep Time

20

Minutes

Total Time

10:20

Hrs:Mins

Makes

4

(1

4
boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1
(19-oz.) can Progresso® Cannellini Beans, drained, rinsed
1
(15.5 or 15-oz.) can Green Giant® or Progresso® Kidney Beans, drained, rinsed
1
(14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1
cup chopped celery
1
cup (2 medium) sliced carrots
2
small garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1
cup water
1/2
cup dry red wine
3
tablespoons tomato paste
1
tablespoon sugar
1 1/2
teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  1. In 3 1/2 to 4-quart Crock-Pot® slow cooker, combine chicken, cannellini beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, celery, carrots and garlic; mix well.
  2. In medium bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over chicken and vegetables; mix well.
  3. Cover; cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high setting for 5 to 6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
Makes 4 (1 3/4-cup) servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Ingredient Substitution
Chicken broth or water may be used in place of the wine in this stew.
Make-Ahead Tip
Get a head start on this slow cooker meal by cutting the chicken, preparing the vegetables, and mixing the sauce the night before. Place the chicken, vegetables and sauce in three separate bowls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Serving Suggestion
This cozy slow cooker stew is the perfect recipe for a busy weekday dinner when it's cold outside. Serve the stew with whole wheat rolls or crusty French bread.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 3/4 Cups)
  • Calories 410
    • (Calories from Fat 35),
  • Total Fat 4g
    • (Saturated Fat 1g,),
  • Cholesterol 75mg;
  • Sodium 690mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 50g
    • (Dietary Fiber 12g,
    • Sugars 9g),
  • Protein 39g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 3 Starch;
    • 3 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 1 Vegetable;
    • 4 Very Lean Meat;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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