Chicken & White Bean Stew

batch cooking delightful dinners video Jun 25, 2026
 

This 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.

 

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