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Chicken and Bean Stew with Arugula

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  • Servings:

    Serves 4 as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    60 minutes

Ingredients

Arugula is a staple in salads, but it also wilts beautifully in soups, adding a pop of color and pepperiness to this comforting stew.
1 1/4 lbs. chicken drumsticks
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 (32-oz.) boxes no-salt-added chicken broth, divided
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar, divided
1 cup pearled barley, rinsed
1 (15.5-oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 (5-oz.) package baby arugula
Chicken and Bean Stew with Arugula

Directions

Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Season each drumstick with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken and cook until skin is browned, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
To pot, add 2 tablespoons chicken broth. Deglaze, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Add bell pepper and cook until softened, 7 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and paprika and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add vinegar and deglaze bottom of pan again.
o pot, add remaining chicken broth, barley and seared drumsticks. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 30 minutes, until barley is tender and chicken is cooked through. Uncover and stir in beans and arugula. Simmer, uncovered, until beans are warmed through and arugula is wilted. Season stew with salt and pepper to taste. Break apart chicken and remove bones, if desired.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, March April 2025

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 4
Base Nutrients
Calories 580 kcal (29%)
Calories from Fat 198 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 22 g (34%)
Saturated Fat 5 g (25%)
Cholesterol 130 mg (43%)
Sodium 260 mg (11%)
Total Carbohydrates 58 g (19%)
Dietary Fiber 13 g (52%)
Protein 40 g (67%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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