Description
This Herbed Chicken with Cannellini Beans recipe offers a delicious and nutritious meal featuring tender seared chicken breasts seasoned with aromatic herbs and served alongside a flavorful blend of garlic, cherry tomatoes, creamy cannellini beans, and fresh baby spinach. Finished with a hint of lemon and fresh parsley, it’s a quick, wholesome dish perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Vegetables and Beans
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups baby spinach
Liquids and Garnish
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with dried oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then place them in the hot skillet. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until it develops a golden-brown crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Bean Mixture: Using the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom, which will add flavor to the dish.
- Simmer the Dish: Stir in the cannellini beans and baby spinach. Cook for 2 minutes until the spinach has wilted and everything is heated through.
- Finish Cooking the Chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the bean and vegetable mixture. Let everything simmer together for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is fully cooked.
- Serve and Garnish: Once cooked, sprinkle the dish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm and enjoy your herbed chicken with cannellini beans.
Notes
- For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F internally.
- Feel free to substitute baby kale or Swiss chard if spinach is not available.
- Rinsing the cannellini beans helps reduce sodium content and improve flavor.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or a side of roasted vegetables.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
