Description
Herbed chicken & cannellini brings Mediterranean comfort to your kitchen, blending aromatic herbs with tender poultry and creamy beans. Rustic flavors mingle effortlessly, creating a soulful dish perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup (240 milliliters/8 ounces) canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt to taste
Vegetable and Oil:
- 1 small onion, thinly chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Warm a skillet with olive oil over moderate temperature, gently sweating diced onions until they turn translucent and release their delicate fragrance.
- Introduce aromatic dill, refreshing mint, and spicy red pepper flakes, allowing the herbs to bloom and intensify their essence for approximately 30 seconds.
- Fold in tender, shredded chicken and creamy cannellini beans, ensuring each morsel is lovingly coated with the herb-infused oils and developing a harmonious flavor profile.
- Sprinkle minced garlic throughout the mixture, stirring consistently to prevent burning and encourage even distribution of the pungent, aromatic notes.
- Delicately season with a whisper of salt, carefully balancing the dish’s complex flavor layers.
- Remove the skillet from heat, allowing the ingredients to settle and meld their nuanced tastes.
- Present the warm, fragrant mixture alongside a crisp green salad, velvety hummus, or rustic whole-grain toast, creating a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality non-stick pan to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Use fresh herbs like dill and mint for the most vibrant and aromatic flavor profile.
- Shred chicken in advance to save time during meal preparation and create consistent texture.
- Make this dish gluten-free by serving with gluten-free toast or zucchini noodles for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg