Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken and Cannellini Bean Soup
A comforting Italian-inspired batch-prep soup featuring tender shredded chicken breast, creamy cannellini beans, and spinach simmered in a rich garlic tomato broth. Perfectly crafted for Sunday prep with 41g of protein and 9g of fiber per serving.
Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
250 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Mendy + Lila
Mendy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
250 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Freezing: This soup freezes exceptionally well. Portion into freezer-safe containers and store for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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Instructions
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Next: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom…
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Place the chicken breasts at the bottom…
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of a 4-quart (3.8-liter) or larger slow cooker.
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Add the rinsed cannellini beans
Add the rinsed cannellini beans, frozen spinach, canned diced tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning directly over the chicken.
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Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over all…
Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over all ingredients to submerge them completely.
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Cover with the lid and set the…
Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to LOW heat for 4 to 5 hours (or HIGH heat for 2 to 3 hours) until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and shreds easily with a fork.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and shreds easily with a fork
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Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting…
Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board using tongs and shred using two forks.
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Return the shredded chicken back to the…
Return the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker bowl and stir well to combine all ingredients into a thick, cozy soup.
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Ladle one serving into a meal container…
Ladle one serving into a meal container for immediate enjoying, or divide evenly into 4 airtight meal-prep containers to cool before refrigerating for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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