This one-skillet meal combines tender chicken pieces with creamy cannellini beans, fresh spinach, and a savory tomato-herb sauce. It’s a quick, satisfying dinner that balances rich flavors with light textures. Perfect for busy weeknights, it requires minimal cleanup and delivers restaurant-quality results using pantry staples. Serve over grains or crusty bread for a complete, comforting experience.
One-Skillet: Chicken And Spinach With White Beans
Description
This one-skillet meal combines tender chicken pieces with creamy cannellini beans, fresh spinach, and a savory tomato-herb sauce. It's a quick, satisfying dinner that balances rich flavors with light textures. Perfect for busy weeknights, it requires minimal cleanup and delivers restaurant-quality results using pantry staples. Serve over grains or crusty bread for a complete, comforting experience.Ingredients
Directions
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Skin, debone, and cut chicken breasts into bite-size pieces.
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Drain and rinse cannellini beans; wash and chop fresh spinach if leaves are large.
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Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken pieces and sauté until firm and white, no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
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Remove chicken from skillet and set aside to keep warm.
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Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet.
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Add minced celery, garlic, and shallots; sauté until limp and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in diced tomatoes and rosemary; simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
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Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth in a small bowl until smooth.
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Pour broth mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil, cooking until the sauce thickens.
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Return chicken to the skillet along with the drained cannellini beans; heat through gently.
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Add chopped spinach to the skillet and toss until wilted, about 3 minutes.
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Season generously with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
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Garnish with chopped black olives and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 390kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11g17%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 145mg49%
- Sodium 164mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Dietary Fiber 6g24%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 57g114%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.