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Chicken with Cannellini Beans and Tomatoes: A 22 Minute Recipe
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.
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.
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Chicken with Zucchini and Beans: A 25 Minute Recipe
Chicken with Zucchini and Beans. Boneless chicken pieces sautéed with garlic, zucchini, diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans.
Welcome to the second recipe in our Chicken with Cannellini Beans series of recipes. In this version, Chicken with Zucchini and Beans, we are using zucchini to change up this dish. This recipe is a very subtle change, as the first version of this recipe calls for tomatoes and broccoli. However, a small change like this really does make a completely different dish and eating experience.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- 4 gloves of garlic sliced
- 2 small zucchinis cut into sticks
- 15 oz. cannellini beans 1 can
- 15 oz. diced tomatoes 1 can
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ cup canola oil
Instructions
- Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
Preparing Chicken:
- In a large skillet add in the oil and bring to a high heat. Next, add in the chicken pieces and sauté for 4 minutes, flipping the chicken over after 2 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet.
Bringing It All Together:
- Continuing on high heat, add in the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Next, add in the zucchini and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add in the beans, tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Finally, add the chicken back into the skillet, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
To Serve:
- Place the chicken with zucchini and beans into a large serving dish or on top of brown rice.
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Chicken with Spinach and Cannellini Beans: A 22 Minute Recipe
Chicken with Spinach and Cannellini Beans. Boneless chicken bites sautéed in oil with spinach, diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans.
Welcome to the third recipe in our Chicken with Cannellini Beans series of recipes. In this version, Chicken with Spinach and Cannellini Beans, we are using spinach 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.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts about 1 lb. cut into stripes
- 1 bag 10-12 oz. baby spinach
- 1 15oz can of diced tomatoes or 2 plum tomatoes diced
- 1 15oz can of cannellini beans or equivalent
- ¼ cup canola oil or equivalent
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
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 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 spinach, diced tomatoes (with liquid), cannellini beans (with liquid), 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 spinach and cannellini beans with crusty Italian bread.
Notes
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Chicken with Green Beans: A 35 Minute Recipe
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.
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.
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Chicken with Cannellini Beans and Peas: A 28 Minute Recipe
Chicken with Cannellini Beans and Peas. Boneless chicken pieces sautéed and mixed with cannellini beans, peas, roasted red peppers, and ricotta cheese.
In this version, Chicken with Cannellini Beans and Peas, we are using peas, roasted red peppers, and ricotta cheese to change up this dish. This recipe is a 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.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts about 1 lb. cut into pieces
- 4 oz. roasted red peppers chopped
- 1 cup peas
- 1 can cannellini beans 15oz
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup canola oil
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparing the Chicken:
- Begin by cutting the boneless chicken breasts into pieces. In a large skillet add in the canola oil and bring to a high heat.
- Next, add in the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Next, add in the chicken and sauté on all sides until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Bringing it all Together:
- Continuing on high heat add in the cannellini beans (with liquid), roasted red peppers, peas, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the liquid has reduced by half.
- Finally, turn off the heat, add in the Ricotta cheese, and mix well.
To Serve:
- Serve the chicken with cannellini beans and peas with a side of broccoli or over pasta.
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