Best 7 Tuscan Chicken And Bean Stew Recipes

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Title: Savor the Rustic Charm of Tuscany: A Culinary Journey with Tuscan Chicken and Bean Stew

Embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of Tuscany with our authentic Tuscan Chicken and Bean Stew. This hearty and flavorful dish, also known as Pollo alla Toscana, captures the essence of Tuscan cuisine with its simple yet robust ingredients. Succulent chicken pieces are browned to perfection and simmered in a delectable broth infused with fragrant herbs, tender beans, and juicy tomatoes.

From the rustic simplicity of Tuscan Chicken and Bean Stew to the vibrant flavors of Tuscan Kale Salad and the delightful sweetness of Tuscan Apple Cake, this article offers a comprehensive guide to a Tuscan culinary experience. Immerse yourself in the traditions of Tuscany and savor the distinct flavors that have made its cuisine renowned worldwide.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TUSCAN CHICKEN AND BEANS



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Rosemary and beans make a nice rustic Italian meal in this flavorful dish. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the chicken, rosemary, salt and pepper. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat until browned., Stir in broth and tomatoes, scraping any brown bits from bottom of pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Add beans; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND BEAN STEW



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Bring together chicken thighs, cannellini beans, tomatoes and oregano in this rustic Italian stew.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
One 15-ounce can cannellini bean, rinsed and drained
One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/3 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Fresh oregano for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook, until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the onions are soft, about 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir until it coats the onions and is a shade darker, about 1 minute. Pour in the wine and scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. Add the broth, beans, tomatoes and oregano and bring to a boil. Nestle the chicken in the skillet along with any juices from the plate. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken thighs to a platter. Stir the cheese into the bean mixture and season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh oregano if using. Serve with the chicken and extra parmesan cheese for topping.

TUSCAN CHICKEN AND BEAN STEW



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I enjoy a nice hearty meal at times. With this recipe it keep me full for hours, and its even better as left-overs because he flavors blend together... I also love this because it budget friendly.

Provided by NIKKI SMITH

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
1 pkg 2 lbs chicken thighs, skinned removed
2 tsp oil
1 medium onion
2 medium carrot
2 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 c 14.5 oz diced tomatos , drained
1 can(s) 14.5 oz reduced- sodium chicken broth
1 can(s) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 F. In a bowl, combine flour with salt and pepper. coat chicken in flour mixture. heat oil in the ducth oven.( or a pan that goes in the oven) Add chicken and brown, Remove chicken to a plate.
  • 2. Stir onion and carrots into the dutch oven with drippings. Cook: stirring 4 minutes or until onion soften. Add garlic and cook 1 mintues. Stir in diced tomatoes. Top with chicken. Pour broth over chicken. Bring liquid to boil. Cover and cook in oven 20 minutes.
  • 3. Mash some of the beans and stir into Dutch oven. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes, or until chicken is done.

TUSCAN CHICKEN STEW



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This easy-to-create comfort food of chicken stew has Italian inspirations including basil, fennel and minced garlic.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Soups, Stews, and Chili,

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tbsps olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges
1/2 tsp McCormick® Fennel Seed
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini or other white beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes undrained
1/4 cup red wine
1 tsp McCormick® Basil Leaves
1 tsp McCormick® Garlic, Minced
1 tsp McCormick® Rosemary Leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp McCormick® Oregano Leaves
1/2 tsp McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
1 package (6 ounces) baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 10 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken from skillet. Add onion and fennel seed; cook and stir on medium heat 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in beans, tomatoes, red wine, basil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, oregano and pepper. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 3 minutes. Return chicken to skillet.
  • Stir in spinach. Cover. Cook 5 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 Calories

TUSCAN CHICKEN STEW



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Make and share this Tuscan Chicken Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Stew

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons smashed garlic
1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (or other white beans)
1 (7 ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 1/2 cups torn spinach

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, toss well.
  • Heat oil in a large non stick frypan over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken mixture, saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic, saute 1 minute.
  • Add broth, beans, and bell peppers, bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Stir in spinach, simmer 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.5, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 479.9, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 31.2

TENDER TUSCAN CHICKEN STEW



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The original recipe comes from one of my favorite Italian cookbooks. Adapted to my own tastes and availability of ingredients, this comforting stew packs lots of flavor and can easily be thrown together for a mid-week meal. I usually serve mine with a nice green salad on the side.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 skinless chicken thighs
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 red peppers, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can peeled tomatoes
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 large fresh oregano sprig, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
salt and pepper
4 sprigs oregano (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet until hot, not smoking. Saute the chicken in the oil until brown. Remove chicken from the pan and reserve. Add the onions and peppers to the pan and cook 3 to 5 minutes until soft but not browned. Add minced garlic.
  • Carefully drain tomatoes reserving liquid in a cup or bowl. Mash the tomatoes into a thick paste - more concentrated than tomato sauce but not as thick as tomato paste.
  • Add chicken, tomatoes, wine and oregano to the onions and peppers. Simmer 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. If the pan becomes dry, add a little of the reserved tomato liquid. Do so sparingly.
  • Add cannelloni beans to the pan, and simmer another 5 minutes until hot.
  • Garnish with sprigs of oregano (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.3, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 68.1, Sodium 390.5, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 11.2, Protein 24.3

SPICY CHICKEN & BEAN STEW



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This hearty, satisfying one-pot is low fat and easy on the washing up

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h35m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1¼ kg chicken thighs and drumsticks (approx. weight, we used a 1.23kg mixed pack)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 red chillies, deseeded and chopped
250g frozen peppers, defrosted
400g can chopped tomatoes
420g can kidney beans in chilli sauce
2 x 400g cans butter beans, drained
400ml hot chicken stock
small bunch coriander, chopped
150ml pot soured cream and crusty bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Pull the skin off the chicken and discard. Heat the oil in a large casserole dish, brown the chicken all over, then remove with a slotted spoon. Tip in the onions, garlic and chillies, then fry for 5 mins until starting to soften and turn golden.
  • Add the peppers, tomatoes, beans and hot stock. Put the chicken back on top, half-cover with a pan lid and cook for 50 mins, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Stir through the coriander and serve with soured cream and crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 2.45 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will impact the final dish, so opt for fresh, flavorful ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasonings to suit your taste. You can also add other vegetables or proteins to the stew, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or sausage.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Tuscan chicken and bean stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Tuscan chicken and bean stew is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to suit your taste. With its tender chicken, hearty beans, and flavorful broth, this stew is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this Tuscan chicken and bean stew a try.

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