Creamy Italian Chicken Stew

The single digit temperatures that blew in last week had me wanting something warm, rich, and comforting. I threw this together in a matter of minutes thanks to having a package of Costco’s pulled rotisserie chicken on hand. This stew was so easy to make and the whole family loved it. It will probably become a new week night staple during the cold weather months in our house.

Creamy Italian Chicken Stew
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1/2 sweet onion diced
- 4 large celery stalks diced
- 2 large carrots peeled and sliced
- 15 oz can of petite diced tomatoes
- 2 TBS tomato paste
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth prefer bone broth
- 42 oz Costco hand-pulled rotisserie chicken If can't find use shredded chicken breast or other rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large stockpot over medium heat saute onion, celery, and carrots.
- When cooked all the way through add diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Chop chicken into bite-size chunks, add to the soup.
- Add in chopped basil.
- Bring soup to a simmer. Turn down to low. Allowing to cook 2-4 minutes.
- Enjoy!