Description

Warm up your evenings with this Chicken & Cannellini Bean Winter Skillet. This one-pan dish combines tender chicken breasts, creamy cannellini beans, and fresh spinach, all simmered in a savory broth with aromatic spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, it’s a flavorful experience that warms both heart and home.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 cups canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups fresh spinach
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian herbs (e.g., oregano, thyme)
Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and rinsing the cannellini beans.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side).
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the rinsed cannellini beans and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
Fold in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Comfort Food

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu. Experiment with different herbs like rosemary or thyme for flavor variations. This dish can be made ahead; it tastes even better after resting overnight.