1-Pot, 3-Bean Chicken Stew

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"By: USA WEEKEND, Columnist Jean Carper "For health benefits, you can't top dried beans. They are rich in antioxidants and fiber and low glycemic, helping to control blood sugar. If you don't use no-salt-added beans, rinse to remove sodium.""

 

• Ready In: 25hrs 45mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 3⁄4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrot
• 3 cups no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 1 (14 1/4 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added navy beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added kidney beans
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon mixed Italian herbs
• 1 cup smoked chicken breast, cubed
• 1 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

directions

1. Heat oil in a large pot; brown chicken. Remove chicken and set aside. Sauté onions until soft, about 5 minutes. Add broth, beans, tomatoes, celery, carrots, wine, bay leaf, herbs and all the chicken; cover and simmer for about 40 minutes.
2. Add parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper, and simmer 5 more minutes.