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Chicken and White Bean Stew

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 35 mins Cook: 4 hrs to 5 hrs(low) or 2-2.5 hours (high)
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Chicken and White Bean Stew
Ingredients
  • 2
    pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 2
    teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/8
    teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1
    tablespoon olive oil
  • 2
    10 ounce packages refrigerated light Alfredo sauce
  • 1
    15 ounce can Great Northern or white kidney beans (cannellini beans), rinsed and drained
  • 1
    cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2
    cup chopped red onion (1 medium)
  • 1
    4 ounce can diced green chile peppers
  • 4
    cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4
    cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese (1 ounce) (optional)
  • Fresh parsley leaves (optional)
Directions

1. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Sprinkle chicken with cumin and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken, half at a time, in hot oil over medium heat until brown. Place chicken in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in alfredo sauce, beans, broth, onion, chile peppers, and garlic.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 to 2-1/2 hours. If desired, sprinkle each serving with cheese and parsley. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts (Chicken and White Bean Stew)
  • Servings Per Recipe 8,
  • Calories 360,
  • Protein (gm) 31,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 20,
  • Fat, total (gm) 16,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 122,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 8,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 3,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 4,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 826,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 8,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 6,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 8,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
  • Sodium (mg) 918,
  • Potassium (mg) 328,
  • Calcium (DV %) 172,
  • Iron (DV %) 2,
  • Starch () 2,
  • Lean Meat () 4,
  • Fat () 1,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (8)
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coyotegirl98030 wrote:

Sooo yummy. DEFINITELY in the rotation.

1/18/2012 08:47:02 PM Report Abuse
silverforest36 wrote:

I also used a jar instead of the 2 -10 oz containers. My husband loved it but I thought it needed more flavor.

10/8/2011 08:33:20 PM Report Abuse
hollydornbush wrote:

We really enjoyed this recipe. Sent it with the husband for lunch today and said it was even better. I used a bottle, 15 oz?, light alfredo sauce. Worked just as well.

9/20/2011 11:54:16 AM Report Abuse
m-jgasper wrote:

This is really good. I also added green pepper with the onion. I also cooke it on the stovetop. Serve with a salad and crusty bread. YUM! Thanks for the recipe.

8/23/2010 05:37:19 PM Report Abuse
kenlindathurman wrote:

Julie Prentice Eastwood

2/18/2010 05:51:57 PM Report Abuse
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