Slow Cooker Chicken and White Bean Soothing Stew
A gentle, comforting slow-cooker stew featuring tender chicken breast, creamy white beans, carrots, and celery in a warm broth. Mild, soothing, and tailored for easy batch-prep when feeling under the weather.
Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 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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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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min
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Equipment
Saucepan
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Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom…
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Place the chicken breasts in the bottom…
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
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Add the sliced carrots
Add the sliced carrots, sliced celery, rinsed white cannellini beans, dried thyme, and olive oil over the chicken.
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Pour the chicken broth into the slow…
Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker, ensuring all ingredients are mostly submerged.
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Cover with the lid and set the…
Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to cook on LOW for 4 hours (or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours) until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are soft.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are soft
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Carefully remove the chicken breasts using tongs…
Carefully remove the chicken breasts using tongs and place them on a clean cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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Return the shredded chicken to the slow…
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker bowl and stir well to combine with the white beans and tender vegetables.
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Ladle one equal portion into a bowl…
Ladle one equal portion into a bowl to enjoy immediately. Divide the remaining three portions into airtight meal prep containers and allow them to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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