Description
This Herbed Chicken with Cannellini Beans recipe features juicy seared chicken breasts seasoned with aromatic herbs and paprika, simmered with a flavorful mixture of garlic, cherry tomatoes, cannellini beans, and baby spinach. Finished with a splash of lemon juice and fresh parsley, it’s a wholesome and comforting meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
Bean Mixture
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups baby spinach
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Place the chicken in the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Bean Mixture: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until they start to soften.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to loosen any browned bits from the pan.
- Simmer the Dish: Stir in the drained cannellini beans and baby spinach. Cook for about 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Finish Cooking the Chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Let everything simmer together for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve and Garnish: Sprinkle the dish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked through by checking internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- You can substitute cannellini beans with other white beans if desired.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing garlic.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.
