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Chicken Thigh, Zucchini and White Bean Stew

Tender chicken thighs simmer in a garlicky tomato broth with white beans, zucchini and rosemary, finished with a bright hit of lemon, parsley and Parmesan.

Chicken Thigh, Zucchini and White Bean Stew

Ingredients

  • 1¼ lb600 gChicken thighs, boneless skinlesscut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1½ tbsp20 gOlive oil
  • 1½ medium160 gYellow oniondiced
  • 2 medium120 gCarrotssliced
  • 4 cloves12 gGarlicminced
  • 2 tbsp32 gTomato paste
  • 1¾ lb800 gDiced tomatoes, canned
  • 1½ cups360 gLow-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups358 gWhite beans, canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1½ medium300 gZucchinicut into half-moons
  • ¾ tsp1 gDried rosemarycrumbled
  • ¼ tsp0.5 gCrushed red pepper
  • ½ tsp3 gSalt
  • ½ tsp1 gBlack pepper
  • 1 tbsp15 gLemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped15 gFresh parsleychopped
  • 3 tbsp grated20 gGrated Parmesan

Steps

  1. Prep first: dice the onion, slice the carrot, mince the garlic, cut the zucchini into half-moons, chop the parsley and cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Season the chicken with half the salt and the black pepper.
  2. Heat half the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in one layer, about 5 minutes, then move it to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining half of the olive oil, the onion and the carrot to the pot and cook 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, rosemary and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds, then the tomato paste for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the canned tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits. Return the chicken and its juices, add the remaining half of the salt, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in the white beans and zucchini and simmer uncovered 10 to 12 minutes, until the zucchini is tender, the stew has thickened and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice. Ladle into bowls and top with the parsley and Parmesan.

Check labels: Gluten-free when you buy low-sodium chicken broth labeled gluten-free.

Contains: Milk. Some brands contain gluten.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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