Description
A comforting, one-pot Lebanese stew featuring tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and a rich tomato broth infused with garlic, cilantro, and warm 7-Spice.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3 oz tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 (15-oz) cans white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 tsp Lebanese 7-Spice blend
- 2 (15-oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cilantro, garlic, and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes and water, stirring to combine into a broth.
- Add the white beans, raw chicken breasts, and bay leaves to the pot. Season with salt, pepper, and 7-Spice.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the pot. Remove bay leaves and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with vermicelli rice and a squeeze of lemon.
- Prep Time: 12 min
- Resting Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Lebanese Bean Stew, chicken stew recipe, white bean stew, easy dinner, healthy comfort food, one pot meal