Tuscan Chicken with White Beans and Greens

Tuscan Chicken with White Beans and Greens

5 from 1 vote

Tuscan Chicken with White Beans is a rustic, flavor-packed dish built on simple ingredients done right. Tender chicken is cooked in a rich, garlicky sauce with herbs, creamy white beans, and often sun-dried tomatoes or spinach for extra depth. Everything comes together in one pan, making it hearty, satisfying, and easy to pull off. Serve it with crusty bread, potatoes, rice, or pasta to soak up the sauce. It’s the kind of meal that feels comforting, a little elevated, and surprisingly simple at the same time.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings: 4

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 428

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil
4 6-oz. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3/4 tsp kosher salt divided
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped carrot
2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
5 garlic cloves minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
8 ounces lacinato kale stemmed and thinly sliced (about 1 bunch)
1 cup unsalted chicken stock or 1 boullion cube
2 tsp grated lemon rind
30 oz cans unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 cans
15 oz can unsalted diced tomatoes, drained 1 can
1 Tbsp unsalted tomato paste

Equipment

1 Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet
1 Silicone Spatula
OXO Magnetic Measuring Cups

Method

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side (chicken will not be cooked through). Remove chicken from pan.
Add onion, carrot, thyme, and garlic to pan; sauté 8-10 minutes. Add wine; cook 2 minutes. Add kale (or any green you like); cook 3 minutes or until wilted. Taste and stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt (if needed), stock, and remaining ingredients; bring to a simmer. Add chicken; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until done.