Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and White Beans

Submitted by Bev I Am

"This is a delicious recipe and makes a comforting meal on a cold evening. Bon Appetit published this in 1999."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 6 chicken thighs, with, skin, and, bones (about 2 1/2 pounds)
• all-purpose flour
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
• 3⁄4 cup dry red wine
• 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained

directions

1. Cook chopped bacon in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until crisp.
2. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel.
3. Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
4. Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
5. Add to drippings in pot and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side.
6. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to large bowl.
7. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot.
8. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to pot; sauté 4 minutes.
9. Add bacon, stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, red wine, basil and oregano.
10. Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits.
11. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to pot.
12. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
13. Add cannellini; simmer 10 minutes longer.
14. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
15. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Reviews

[Miss Annie]

Fantastic! This really is a wonderful, filling, and comforting. I made this, following the instructions, except I used a combination of legs and thighs. The white beans and tomatoes are an excellent combination. The finished dish was very pretty and very tasty. I served it with warm sourdough bread. Truly a delightful dish. Thanks, Miss Bev for another wonderful recipe.

 

[ihvhope]

I made this last night because it seemed like the perfect dish on a snowy day. My husband liked it but didn't rave. I loved it. My husband likes mashed potatoes with this type of dinner so I did that but I was happy to eat it with my bread. I didn't feel like going out into the cold so I cooked some store bought pizza dough and it was a perfect meal. It's very pretty and I'm sure the leftovers will be even better.

 

[Night Owl]

DD & her BF said this was just ok, I loved it. A true winter comfort food! Removed the skin before serving as I did not like the texture of it after it had simmered. Tasted even better the next day for lunch. Thanks!

 

[Kim12469]

This was very good. I made a few "figure friendly" adjustments though. I used boneless skinless chicken breasts cut up into chunks. I dredged them in flour with salt and pepper added then browned in olive oil. I also added a handful of real bacon bits for flavor but less fat. It was still a yummy, easy, winter dinner that I will definitely make again.

 

[MariaLuisa]

This dish is wonderful. I've made it twice so far, and the smell and taste are out of this world. The second time I added a few more beans and two browned turkey sausages. Thank you very, very much.