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Slow Cooker White Bean Stew with Chicken and Ham {gluten-free and grain free} Healthy Seasonal Recipes

Crockpot Ham and Bean Stew with Chicken


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  • Author: Katie Webster
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cups 1x

Description

Slow Cooker White Bean Stew with Chicken, Ham and Kale. Fresh sage plus a pinch of nutmeg add flavor to this fix it and forget it crockpot meal. Gluten-free and grain-free.


Ingredients

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  • 1 medium onion
  • 8 cups water, or home-made unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 pound navy beans, sorted and rinsed
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 cups cubed ham, about 12 ounces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 cups chopped kale, no ribs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 6 teaspoons red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Stir onion, water or stock, beans, chicken, ham, herbs de provence, pepper and nutmeg in the insert of a large slow cooker. Cover and set for low heat for 8 hours.
  2. When timer has 1 hour remaining, stir in kale, sage, vinegar or lemon and salt, cover and continue cooking until the timer goes off about 1 hour later. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Make Ahead:

Assemble the stew in the insert of the slow cooker and refrigerate, covered, overnight. Place in the slow cooker and follow instructions for cooking. 

Freezing Instructions:

This recipe can be frozen up to three months. Chill before sealing in a storage container and freeze. To thaw, transfer to the refrigerator and let thaw for two days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 126
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 378 mg
  • Fat: 2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 14 g
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