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Chicken-Bean Casserole

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.

  • Cut 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast into 1-inch pieces. Sprinkle with black pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 2 minutes until golden brown.  Turn chicken pieces and cook the other side for 2 minutes.
  • Add 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced. Cook until tender. Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in 2 (19-ounce) cans rinsed cannellini beans and ¾ cup water. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring ingredients. Transfer to baking dish. Cover and bake in hot oven for 10 minutes.
  • Bring water to a boil in pot. Add 1 (10-ounce) package fresh baby spinach. Cook for only 30 seconds. Remove from water with a slotted spoon.
  • Add cooked, drained spinach to the bean casserole; stir gently to combine.
  • Return to oven, covered, and bake for 15 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.