Chicken with Cannellini Beans and Tomatoes. Boneless chicken breasts cut into pieces and sautéed with oil, diced tomatoes, cannellini beans and garlic.
Welcome to the first recipe in our Chicken with Cannellini Beans series of recipes. In this version we are using diced tomatoes and cannellini beans to create a wonderful and tasty chicken dish. This series of recipes will feature chicken and cannellini beans cooked with different types of ingredients and methods. What will change the most in these recipes are the complimentary ingredients. For instance, in the second version of this recipe, zucchini is added as a complimentary ingredient.
The purpose of this blog is to demonstrate how a base recipe, in this case, chicken with cannellini beans, can create a new recipe with a few ingredient changes. First, we create a recipe, then we taste the recipe, then we change up the ingredients to develop a new recipe from the original recipe. This is the innovative part of the process. That is why our approach to cooking is: create, taste, innovate.
Look for other recipe series on this blog as we continue to create and innovate new recipe ideas.
This dish is a staple in my house. The reason behind this; cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, and chicken breasts are always stocked in the kitchen. Another reason; this dish comes together in under 25 minutes and is very delicious, savory, and filling. I pair this chicken with cannellini beans and tomatoes dish with broccoli or another green vegetable and I have a balanced meal.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make Chicken with Cannellini Beans and Tomatoes
Preparing the Chicken:
- Begin by cutting the boneless chicken breasts into stripes. In a large skillet add in the canola oil and bring to a high heat.
- Next, add in the chicken and sauté on all sides until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes total. Remove the chicken from the skillet and drain the oil.
Bringing it all Together:
- Return the skillet to medium heat and add in the diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add the chicken back into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
How to Make Chicken with Cannellini Beans and Tomatoes
- Serve the chicken with cannellini beans and tomatoes with a side of broccoli or another green vegetable.
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The Recipe
Chicken with Cannellini Beans and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (about 1 lb.) cut into stripes
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz.) or 2 plum tomatoes diced
- 1 can cannellini beans(15 oz.) or equivalent
- ¼ cup canola oil or equivalent
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
Preparing the Chicken:
- Begin by cutting the boneless chicken breasts into stripes. In a large skillet add in the canola oil and bring to a high heat.
- Next, add in the chicken and sauté on all sides until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes total. Remove the chicken from the skillet and drain the oil.
Bringing it all Together:
- Return the skillet to medium heat and add in the diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add the chicken back into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
To Serve:
- Serve the chicken with cannellini beans and tomatoes with a side of broccoli or another green vegetable.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe:
I enjoy boneless chicken breasts the most with this recipe, however, I have used boneless pork loin and London broil before as substitutes, and have been happy with the result. You could even use shrimp, scallops, or calamari if you wanted to make this a seafood dish.
For the beans, you can pretty much use anything you like. I am not sure if I would like this dish as much with black beans, however they would technically work. I would recommend red kidney beans, navy beans, garbanzo, or pinto beans as substitutes for the cannellini beans.
For the tomatoes, fresh diced plum tomatoes is always preferred by me, however, diced tomatoes are inexpensive and easy to use. I have also used sun dried tomatoes, black olives, marinated artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers in this dish. I encourage you to try a variety of ingredients to pair with the chicken and beans.
For more chicken inspired dishes like this chicken with cannellini beans and tomatoes recipe, check out our chicken recipe page.
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