Crockpot Ground Chicken & Cannellini Bean Stew
I love me a good crockpot meal. For me, coming home to a cozy meal that’s been cooking low and slow all day is pretty darn great. This Crockpot Ground Chicken & Cannellini Bean Stew is one of those recipes you’ll want on repeat. It’s hearty, wholesome, and full of flavor. Made with lean ground chicken, creamy cannellini beans, and a blend of simple seasonings, it’s an easy slow cooker dinner that feels like comfort in a bowl. Pair it with crusty bread or a side salad, and you’ve got a nourishing meal the whole family can enjoy without a lot of fuss.
Crockpot Ground Chicken & Cannellini Bean Stew
Ingredients
1 lb. ground chicken
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (optional, for extra flavor & color)
1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin (optional, for warmth)
1 bay leaf
1 ½ tsp salt (to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
2 cups chopped spinach or kale (optional, stirred in at the end)
Olive oil (for browning chicken)
In a skillet over medium heat, add 1–2 tsp olive oil.
Cook ground chicken until lightly browned, breaking into crumbles.
Add onion and garlic, cooking for another 2–3 minutes.
Add the browned chicken mixture to the crockpot.
Stir in cannellini beans, chicken broth, (tomatoes if using), paprika, thyme, oregano, cumin, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
About 10 minutes before serving, stir in spinach or kale until wilted.
Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed.
Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread, cornbread, or over rice for a heartier meal.
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Regina is a writer, homeschooling mom, and owner of a soul food catering business. A contributor to several publications, including Tracie Miles' Living Unbroken book study, she is also an advocate for young adults with developmental disabilities and serves on the Compel Pro volunteer leadership team. Living in Ohio with her family, she designs Squarespace websites for fellow creatives and spends her free time cheering her sons from the sidelines or sipping tea while chatting with women about God’s goodness.
