Tuscan Chicken and White Bean Skillet

Name: Tuscan Chicken and White Bean Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pound chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (large, diced); 4 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 2 can canned cannellini beans (rinsed and drained); 1 can canned diced tomatoes; 1.5 cup chicken broth; 4 cup fresh spinach; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 crusty bread (small loaf, for serving); 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Tender chicken pieces simmered with cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, spinach, and Italian herbs in a light, flavorful broth, served with warm crusty bread.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.01/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Halal
Kosher

Ingredients

2 pound chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (large, diced)
4 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried basil
2 can canned cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
1 can canned diced tomatoes
1.5 cup chicken broth
4 cup fresh spinach
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 crusty bread (small loaf, for serving)
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Season the chicken breast pieces with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried basil; cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Stir in the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, canned diced tomatoes (undrained), and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Serve the Tuscan chicken and white bean skillet hot, topped with optional grated Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.

Notes

You can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast for a slightly richer flavor. If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes or mash some of the beans with a fork.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 440
Protein: 40.5 g
Carbohydrates: 42.7 g
Fat: 11.2 g
Fiber: 7.9 g
Sodium: 790 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
Sugar: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg