Slow Cooker Chicken and Cannellini Bean Stew
A soothing, gentle slow-cooked stew with tender chicken, creamy white beans, sweet carrots, and green peas in a savory herb broth.
Prep
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
375 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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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.
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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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Prep
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
375 min
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Next: Place 2 lbs (900g) of boneless skinless…
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Place 2 lbs (900g) of boneless skinless…
Place 2 lbs (900g) of boneless skinless chicken breast, one 15 oz (425g) can of rinsed cannellini beans, 1 cup (150g) frozen green peas, 2 medium diced carrots, 1 medium diced onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves into a 6-quart (5.7L) slow cooker.
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Add 1 tsp dried thyme
Add 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 dried bay leaf, and 4 cups (950ml) low-sodium chicken broth. Drizzle with 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil.
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Cover with the lid and set the…
Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours (or HIGH heat for 3 to 4 hours) until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and tears apart easily with a fork.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and tears apart easily with a fork
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Remove the chicken breasts using tongs
Remove the chicken breasts using tongs, transfer to a cutting board, and shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
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Return the shredded chicken to the slow…
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker bowl and stir in 1 tbsp (4g) finely chopped fresh parsley.
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Remove and discard the bay leaf before…
Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
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Ladle one-fourth of the stew into a…
Ladle one-fourth of the stew into a bowl to serve immediately, and let the remaining portions cool completely before storing in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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