Tuscan Chicken
Tuscan Chicken slow-cooked in a hearty tomato sauce with tender spinach, white beans, and cheese. A simple, delicious dinner perfect for a busy weeknight.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 488kcal
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 3 pounds chicken, cut into serving pieces
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes (including juice)
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini or white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a wide skillet over medium heat, add bacon and cook, stirring regularly, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until they begin to release fat.
- Add onions and garlic and cook until limp. Drain some of the fat leaving about 1 tablespoon.
- Add chicken and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned.
- Add diced tomatoes, white wine, water, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Lower heat, cover and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Add beans and cook until heated through.
- Add spinach and cook until just wilted.
- Top with parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 12.4mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3.1mg