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Quick Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet with Chicken and Rosemary

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A fast, comforting one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken thighs, creamy white beans, and fragrant rosemary, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) canned white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken thighs. Cook for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside. (12 minutes)
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped rosemary to the skillet. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic. (1 minute)
  4. Add the drained white beans and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes to let the beans absorb some flavor. (4 minutes)
  5. Lower the heat and stir in ½ cup heavy cream and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well to combine until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beans. (3 minutes)
  6. Nestle the cooked chicken thighs back into the skillet. Scatter fresh spinach over the top, cover with a lid, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through. (3 minutes)
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more broth or cream. (1 minute)
  8. Serve warm, spooning the creamy beans and chicken onto plates or straight from the skillet.

Notes

Dry chicken well before searing for a golden crust. Stir garlic and rosemary constantly on moderate heat to avoid burning. Add cream slowly after broth reduces slightly for a creamy texture. Cook chicken in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan. Parmesan cheese adds umami richness but is optional. For dairy-free, substitute cream and Parmesan with coconut milk.

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Keywords: quick dinner, creamy skillet, white beans, chicken thighs, rosemary, easy weeknight meal, comfort food, one-pan meal

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