Tuscan Vegetable Chicken Stew

• Meat

  • 1 cup Chicken breast, cooked

• Produce

  • 1 (19 oz. can Cannellini beans
  • 3 cups Carrots
  • 3 cups Celery
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 1 Parsley, fresh
  • 1 Red bell pepper, sweet
  • 1 cup Spinach, fresh leaves
  • 1 (28 oz. can Tomatoes
  • 1 Zucchini, large

• Canned Goods

  • 4 cups Chicken broth

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Oil

• Dairy

  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1 Parmesan cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups chopped carrots
• 3 cups chopped celery
• 1 large zucchini, chopped
• 1 sweet red bell pepper, chopped
• ¼ cup flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 (19 oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast (I used rotisserie)
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh parsley
• parmesan cheese

Directions

• In a large pot over medium high heat, add the butter and olive oil. Add in the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and saute for about 4-5 minutes, until tender and fragrant. Stir in the zucchini and red pepper and cook for another 2 minutes until slightly softened. Sprinkle in the flour to create a roux and cook for another minute. Slowly add 1 cup of the chicken broth while continuously stirring until it starts to thicken and comes together. Then slowly pour in the remaining chicken broth.
• Stir in the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, beans and entire can of tomatoes.
• Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add the chicken and reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
• Stir in the spinach and cider vinegar and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until everything is heated through.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese, if desired.