Ranch Chicken Stew with Kale

Thick and hearty and bursting with beans, shredded chicken, and kale, this ranch-flavored stew is a one-pot meal that can be on the table in under an hour.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 369 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1 bunch kale, chopped
• 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning mix
• 2 (15.8 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
• 2 (4.5 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers
• 2 medium limes, cut into wedges

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add kale. Stir in garlic, oregano, and ranch seasoning mix; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 2

Add chicken and toss until evenly combined with onion mixture. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.

Step 3

Mash 1 can beans in a medium bowl until chunky. Add to the stew along with whole beans and chile peppers. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Ladle into bowls and squeeze lime juice over the top.