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Creamy Slow Cooker White Bean & Chicken Sausage Stew

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A rich, creamy slow cooker stew made with white beans and chicken sausage, naturally thickened without cream. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • ½ cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Brown the sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken sausage in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add diced onion. Cook 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Scrape into slow cooker.
  3. Add liquids and seasonings: Pour chicken broth into slow cooker. Add cannellini beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), dried thyme, dried rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until beans are tender and broth has thickened slightly.
  5. Finish with cream: About 5 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream or coconut milk. Let warm through. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Garnish and serve: Ladle into bowls and top with fresh chopped parsley. Serve with crusty bread, a side salad, or as is.

Notes

For an even creamier stew, mash about half the beans with a potato masher before adding the cream. Don’t skip browning the sausage for maximum flavor. Adjust seasoning at the end as different broths and sausages vary in saltiness.

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