Description
Tuscan Chicken White Bean Skillet is a hearty one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, creamy white beans, garlic, herbs, and a light savory sauce inspired by rustic Italian flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (400 g) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup plain cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and basil. Cook 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook diced onion for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pan, simmering for 2–3 minutes.
- Add white beans and return chicken to skillet. Stir well.
- Reduce heat and add cream. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Finish with parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overcook chicken to keep it tender.
- Add extra broth if sauce becomes too thick.
- Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor if available.
- Stir gently to avoid breaking beans.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
