Creamy Tuscan White Bean Chicken Skillet
Nutrition per serving
Protein per 100 kcal: 8.8g · Energy from macros: 36% protein / 26% carbs / 38% fat
Ingredients
- 300g chicken breast (2 breasts)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 120ml single cream
- 1 can white beans (400g), drained and rinsed
- 60g fresh spinach
- 30g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with the salt, black pepper and Italian herbs.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden, then remove it from the pan.
In the same pan, stir the garlic for 30 seconds, then add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Pour in the cream, add the white beans, simmer gently for 5 minutes, then stir in the Parmesan until melted.
Add the spinach and stir for 1-2 minutes until wilted, then return the chicken to the pan, cover and simmer gently for 5 minutes until cooked through.
Rest for 2 minutes, then slice the chicken, spoon over the bean and spinach sauce, garnish with fresh basil and serve.
This creamy Tuscan white bean chicken skillet pairs golden seared chicken breast with creamy white beans, spinach and cherry tomatoes in a rich, silky sauce. A cosy, filling dinner that is high in protein and all made in one pan.
