Description
A quick and flavorful herbed chicken skillet dish featuring juicy seared chicken breasts served with a savory blend of cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach all simmered in a lemony chicken broth. Perfect for an easy, nutritious weeknight meal packed with Mediterranean-inspired herbs and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Bean Mixture
- 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
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of 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 on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust. 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 about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to deglaze the pan and loosen any browned bits stuck to the bottom. This adds great flavor to the dish.
- Simmer the Dish: Stir in the cannellini beans and baby spinach. Cook for 2 minutes or until the spinach has wilted.
- Finish Cooking the Chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet. Let everything simmer together for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is fully cooked.
- Serve & Garnish: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top and serve the herbed chicken warm with the cannellini bean and vegetable mixture.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee safety and optimal juiciness.
- You can substitute cannellini beans with navy beans or great northern beans if preferred.
- Adding a splash of white wine when deglazing the pan can enhance flavor.
- Serve this dish with crusty bread or over cooked quinoa or rice for a more filling meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
