Chicken Stew with Kale and Cannellini Beans

Warm, comforting, and packed with nutrients, this Chicken Stew with Kale and Cannellini Beans is a hearty one-pot meal that’s perfect for chilly nights. Tender chunks of chicken, protein-rich cannellini beans, starchy thyme-roasted potatoes, and nutrient-dense kale simmer together in a savory, herb-infused broth for a deliciously satisfying dish.

Whether you’re looking for a healthy weeknight dinner or a nourishing meal to prep ahead, this stew delivers rich flavor and wholesome goodness in every bite.

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Kale & Chicken Stew Recipe

    Prep Time: 30 minutes

    Cook time: 1 Hour 20 minutes

    Yield: Serves 6 to 8

Kale & Chicken Stew Recipe Ingredients

    3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

    5 medium mixed potatoes (such as Yukon gold, red and purple), diced

    2 sprigs plus 1 teaspoon fresh thyme

    6 tablespoons olive oil

    Kosher salt

    Freshly cracked black pepper

    1 medium onion, chopped

    1 large shallot, minced

    2 carrots, peeled and diced

    6 cups chicken stock

    2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated

    5 cups chopped kale

    15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained

Kale & Chicken Stew Recipe Directions

    Preheat the oven to 350 F.

    Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan. Rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

    In a separate sheet pan, toss the potatoes with 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon thyme, salt and pepper.

    Roast both for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.

    When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the meat. Cover and set aside.

    Warm remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and shallot and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

    Add the carrots and cook 15 minutes until softened.

    Add in chicken stock, thyme sprigs, chicken, potatoes, Parmesan, and salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.

    Add the kale and beans and simmer for another 20 minutes, until the kale is tender and the beans are hot.

Rebekah Pepler is a writer for TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking.

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Chicken Stew with Kale and Cannellini Beans | Hearty & Healthy

This Chicken Stew with Kale and Cannellini Beans is a hearty, comforting dish packed with tender chicken, protein-rich beans, and nutrient-dense kale in a flavorful broth.

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