Tuscan Chicken with White Beans and Kale
Hearty and vibrant, this quick-cooking Italian-inspired skillet of chicken breasts with white beans, kale, and sun-dried tomatoes is a colorful weeknight wonder.
Ingredients
- 4 thin-sliced chicken breasts
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
- 2-3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained and roughly chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes fire-roasted for extra flavor
- 2-3 cups kale roughly chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with a sprinkling of salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning.4 thin-sliced chicken breasts, kosher salt and black pepper, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet, then add chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes on each, just until browned on the outside but not quite cooked through. Remove to a plate and set aside.2-3 teaspoons olive oil
- Add onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Cook for an additional 30-60 seconds, until fragrant.1/2 medium yellow onion, 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, 2-3 cloves garlic
- Stir in the rinsed beans, diced tomatoes with juices, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Return chicken to the pan, keep the heat on medium, and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the liquid is slightly reduced and the chicken is just cooked through.1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- Turn off the heat and tuck the kale around and under the chicken, where it will wilt a bit thanks to the residual heat. Season with more salt and pepper to taste, serve, and enjoy!2-3 cups kale
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Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 212 kcal, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Protein: 20 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 0.01 g, Cholesterol: 36 mg, Sodium: 341 mg, Potassium: 662 mg, Fiber: 8 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 3585 IU, Vitamin C: 50 mg, Calcium: 205 mg, Iron: 5 mg