Name: Italian Chicken & White Bean Skillet with Garlic Spinach
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz each); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 5 oz baby spinach, roughly chopped; 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (no salt added); 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried basil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Italian Chicken & White Bean Skillet with Garlic Spinach

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This Italian Chicken & White Bean Skillet is a powerhouse dinner that delivers serious protein, Italian flair, and weeknight ease. Searing the chicken locks in flavor, while cannellini beans boost protein and add creamy texture. Simmered with aromatic garlic, tomatoes, and a flurry of spinach, the dish is finished with real Parmigiano-Reggiano and a drizzle of good olive oil for a silky, restaurant-worthy sauce. The secret to big flavor? Tossing everything together with vigor at the end, so the sauce clings to every bite. With only one pan and simple steps, it’s the perfect satisfying, nutritious meal to cook and eat any night of the week.

Ingredients

Instructions

Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown (they will finish cooking in sauce). Remove to a plate.
Lower heat to medium, add onion, and cook 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add drained cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, and basil. Bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
Nestle chicken breasts back into the skillet. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
Uncover, stir in spinach until wilted, and sprinkle in Parmigiano-Reggiano. Toss everything together with vigor to blend flavors and coat chicken and beans in sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve immediately, spooning beans and spinach around chicken. Finish with a drizzle of good olive oil and more Parmigiano if desired.