Chicken with Green Beans and Cannellini Beans. Chicken bites sautéed with green beans, garlic, tomatoes, and cannellini beans.
Welcome to the fourth recipe in our Chicken with Cannellini Beans series of recipes. In this version, Chicken with Green Beans and Cannellini Beans, we are using green beans to change up this dish. This recipe is a very subtle change, as the first version of this recipe calls for diced tomatoes and beans. However, a small change like this really does make a completely different dish and eating experience.
Look for more recipes to be coming out in this series, Chicken with Cannellini Beans.
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 and Green Beans with Cannellini Beans
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 green beans and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add in the chicken, salt, and ground black pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Bringing the Chicken with Green Beans Together:
- Continuing on high heat, add is the tomatoes, cannellini beans with liquid, and chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the liquid has thicken to your liking.
How To Serve the Chicken with Green Beans:
- Serve the chicken with green beans and cannellini beans over your favorite grain.
- Another option is to serve this chicken with green beans dish over your favorite pasta or with a side salad.
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Chicken with Green Beans and Cannellini Beans
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts about 1 lb. cut into stripes
- 2 cups green beans cleaned and cut in half
- 1- pint cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 can cannellini beans 15oz
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
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 green beans and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add in the chicken, salt, and ground black pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Bringing it all Together:
- Continuing on high heat, add is the tomatoes, cannellini beans with liquid, and chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the liquid has thicken to your liking.
To Serve:
- Serve the chicken with green beans and cannellini beans over your favorite grain.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Chicken with Green Beans Recipe:
I enjoy boneless chicken breasts the most with this chicken with green beans and cannellini beans 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 in this chicken with green beans dish, you can pretty much substitute 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 kidney beans, great northern, navy beans, garbanzo, or pinto beans as substitutes for the cannellini beans.
If you do not have fresh tomatoes for this chicken with green beans dish, you can use a can of diced tomatoes. 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 this chicken with green beans dish.
For the green beans in this chicken with green beans dish, you could substitute many vegetables, including Swiss chard, kale (add some cooking time), eggplant, zucchini, spinach, peas, Brussel sprouts. Obviously, the dish would no longer be called chicken with green beans, however, it would be delicious and your own recipe.
Really the list of vegetables is endless. Use what you have in the house, or try some new combinations of vegetables. That main thing is have fun and enjoy cooking this chicken with green beans recipe.
Another Recipe Idea:
Do you think you could invent your own lemon garlic butter chicken with green beans recipe? Would the chicken be sautéed, grilled, or baked? How about the lemon garlic butter? Used as a marinade or a sauce?
Frequently Asked Questions About Green Beans
What pairs well with green beans?
Green beans work well in a lot of dishes. They are great for adding into stir fry dishes, into cold salad appetizers, and for pairing with meat or seafood. Specifically, green beans make a great addition to pasta, such as spaghetti with garlic, oil, and green beans.
Green beans are also great on their own as a side dish. Just add some herbs and spices and you have a great side vegetable. Or add in some other vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms, onions, or peppers for a more hearty side dish.
Chicken with green beans is a reliable options for a meal. I would also pair green beans with baked salmon, sautéed shrimp, grilled streak, or roasted pork loin. These are some great options, but the combinations are really endless.
What to put in green beans to add flavor?
Herbs, spices, sauces, nuts, and vegetables. There are many possibilities, here are a few: Salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, basil, tomatoes, butter, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, sauces (such as marinara or stir fry), almonds, lemon juice, other citrus flavors, and hot peppers.
What to do with a bag of fresh green beans?
Clean the green beans in water, cut off the ends, and set out to dry. Next, prepare the green beans by steaming, boiling, sautéing, or roasting. Use high heat and cook quickly. Steaming or sautéing are preferred methods because the green beans have a better chance to remain crispy and green.
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