Instant Pot Nduja Chicken Chickpea & Butter Bean Stew
A rich pressure-cooked stew with tender chicken thighs, creamy beans, and a spicy kick from nduja paste. Batch-cooked into 6 satisfying portions for effortless meal prep.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Lu + Lila
Lu 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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
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Store remaining portions in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Instructions
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Next: Turn on the Instant Pot and select…
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Turn on the Instant Pot and select…
Turn on the Instant Pot and select the Sauté setting on medium heat.
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Add 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil and…
Add 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil and 40g nduja paste to the pot, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant and melted.
Look for: fragrant and melted
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Add 1 chopped medium onion and 3…
Add 1 chopped medium onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
Look for: softened
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Add 800g diced chicken thighs and cook…
Add 800g diced chicken thighs and cook for 2 minutes until lightened on the outside.
Look for: lightened on the outside
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Pour in 250ml low-sodium chicken stock and…
Pour in 250ml low-sodium chicken stock and use a wooden spoon to scrape all browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
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Add 400g canned chopped tomatoes
Add 400g canned chopped tomatoes, 400g drained chickpeas, 400g drained butter beans, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 2 grated medium courgettes, stirring to combine.
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Secure the lid
Secure the lid, seal the steam valve, and select Manual High Pressure for 10 minutes.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Allow a 5-minute natural pressure release
Allow a 5-minute natural pressure release, then perform a quick release for any remaining steam.
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Stir thoroughly to melt the grated courgette…
Stir thoroughly to melt the grated courgette into the sauce, season with salt and pepper, and divide into 6 portions.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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