Tuscan Chicken & White Bean Skillet

Name: Tuscan Chicken & White Bean Skillet
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic (minced); 29 ounce diced tomatoes (undrained); 30 ounce cannellini beans (rinsed and drained); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 1.5 teaspoon salt; 0.75 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pound green beans (trimmed); 3 tablespoon butter (softened); 1 crusty bread (cut into 1-inch slices); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Succulent chicken breasts and tender cannellini beans simmered in a rich tomato and herb sauce, served with crispy garlic bread and fresh green beans.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.78/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

2 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
29 ounce diced tomatoes (undrained)
30 ounce cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried basil
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.5 cup chicken broth
1.5 teaspoon salt
0.75 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound green beans (trimmed)
3 tablespoon butter (softened)
1 crusty bread (cut into 1-inch slices)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not burn.
Stir in the diced tomatoes (undrained), cannellini beans (rinsed and drained), dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
Return the browned chicken to the skillet. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper as needed.
While the chicken simmers, prepare the garlic bread and green beans. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons softened butter and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Spread evenly over one side of the bread slices. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and toasted.
Steam or boil the fresh green beans until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon butter and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Serve the Tuscan Chicken & White Bean Skillet warm with the garlic bread and buttered green beans. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. If adding red pepper flakes, adjust to your preferred level of spice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 480
Protein: 38.5 g
Carbohydrates: 45.2 g
Fat: 15.8 g
Fiber: 9.5 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.1 g
Sugar: 7.3 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg