Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 lb

boneless skinless chicken breast

cut into 1 inch pieces

15.5 ounce

red kidney beans

rinsed and drained

15 ounce

tomato sauce

29 ounce

Italian-style stewed tomatoes

undrained

4.5 ounce

sliced mushrooms

drained

1 unit

green bell pepper

chopped

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 unit

celery rib

thinley diced

1 tbsp

fresh minced garlic

minced

1 cup

water

1 tsp

italian seasoning

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

6 ounce

uncooked thin spaghetti

broken into pieces

0.25 cup

grated parmesan cheese

grated

Step 1
~37 min

Combine chicken, kidney beans, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, mushrooms, green bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, water, and Italian seasoning in a crock pot.

Step 2
~37 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3
~37 min

Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours.

Step 4
~37 min

Stir in uncooked spaghetti.

Step 5
~37 min

Cover and cook on HIGH for 45-50 minutes, or until pasta is tender.

Step 6
~37 min

Alternatively, cook spaghetti separately and add to the mixture before serving.

Step 7
~37 min

If cooking separately, cook the mixture in the crock pot for an extra 40 minutes.

Step 8
~37 min

Ladle into bowls.

Step 9
~37 min

Top with grated parmesan cheese and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of red wine for extra depth of flavor.

Adjust the amount of Italian seasoning to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped the night before and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of crusty bread.

Serve with a simple green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caesar salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tuscany, Italy

Cultural Significance

Represents rustic, hearty Italian cooking.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Casual dinners

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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