Name: Ultimate High-Protein Chicken & White Bean Skillet
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz each); 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup baby spinach, packed; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Ultimate High-Protein Chicken & White Bean Skillet

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This Ultimate High-Protein Chicken & White Bean Skillet brings American comfort food right to your dinner table—quickly, easily, and with a whopping 50g of protein per serving. Brining the chicken (a proven technique for juiciness) ensures each bite is flavorful and moist. Hearty cannellini beans boost the protein and fiber, while sweet cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach add pops of color and nutrition. All cooked in one pan, this dish is approachable for cooks of all skill levels and is destined to be a weeknight favorite. Serve straight from the skillet for a rustic, satisfying meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare a 6% salt water brine (3 tablespoons salt dissolved in 8 cups cold water). Submerge chicken breasts and brine for 15 minutes while prepping other ingredients.
Remove chicken breasts from brine, pat dry, and season with smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear 4-5 minutes per side, until golden and almost cooked through. Remove to a plate.
In the same skillet, add onion and cook 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Stir in beans, chicken broth, and cherry tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits.
Nestle chicken back into skillet, cover, and cook 8 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal).
Scatter spinach over top, cover for 1 minute to wilt, then stir gently. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.