Protein-packed stew with chicken and three types of beans simmered with vegetables and spices in one pot for easy cooking.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut in chunks
1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 cup sliced celery
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
3 cups no-salt-added chopped tomatoes
1 (14.25 ounce) can fat-free, less- sodium 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 italian herbs
1 cup smoked chicken breast, cubed
1 cup fresh italian parsley, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions:
Heat oil in a large pot; brown chicken. Remove chicken and set aside. Saute onions until soft, about 5 minutes. Add broth, beans, tomatoes, celery, carrots, wine, bay leaf, herbs and all the chicken; cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
Add parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper, and simmer 5 more minutes.