Chicken & White Bean Stew
Jun 25, 2026This is a beautiful simple one pot wonder that I made on series 2 of 'Eat, Shop, Save' and it went down a storm. If you taste it you will see why. Packed with fibre, high quality plant and animal protein and a bucket full of flavour.
Ingredients:
- 1 large red onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Olive oil
- 2 x 400g can of cannellini beans, 1 drained, 1 with liquid retained
- 1 large courgette (zucchini), Sliced into half circles
- 4 chicken breasts, diced
- 200ml vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon of mixed fresh herbs
- Salt, to taste
- Cooked greens or salad, to serve
Method:
In a pan, saute the onion and garlic in a little olive oil, along with a good pinch of salt, until the onion has softened.
Add the courgette and site for another minute or 2.
Add the beans, including the retained liquid. Simmer for 7-8 minutes, stirring often.
Add the chicken and the vegetable stock.
Allow to simmer for around 20 minutes, stirring regularly. Add a little water if it starts to dry up. At the point where the sauce has thickened to a delicious creamy texture and the chicken has cooked, take off the heat.
Add the grated parmesan and mixed herbs and stir well.
Serve with cooked greens or salad.