Best 7 Balsamic Chicken With White Beans Spinach Recipes

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Balsamic chicken with white beans and spinach is a delectable dish that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of balsamic vinegar with the tender meat of chicken and the hearty texture of white beans. The addition of spinach adds a vibrant green color and an extra layer of nutrients to this flavorful meal. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating this delicious dish, including tips on selecting the best ingredients and cooking techniques to ensure perfect results every time.

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BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH BABY SPINACH



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved
8 ounces baby spinach
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup low-sodium canned chopped tomatoes with juice
2 cups whole wheat couscous, cooked

Steps:

  • Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken and cook about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove the chicken and set aside. To the same pan, add the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Lower the heat to medium and add the balsamic vinegar and chicken broth to the pan and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Place the couscous in a serving bowl. Top with the spinach, chicken and balsamic-tomato sauce.

ROSEMARY CHICKEN WITH SPINACH & BEANS



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With two young boys constantly on-the-go, I'm always looking for ways to simplify meals. This recipe uses just one skillet, making it a cinch to prepare dinner for a hungry family in half an hour. -Sara Richardson, Littleton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Drain tomatoes, reserving juice; coarsely chop tomatoes. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Rub with rosemary, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add spinach and garlic; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Stir in beans, tomatoes and reserved juice; heat through. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH WHITE BEANS & SPINACH



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This amazing skillet dish brings the flavors of Tuscany right into your own home. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's simple and delicious.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 chicken breasts with vegetables, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (7 ounce) bag fresh Baby Spinach

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the vinegar and cook, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Stir the soup and beans in the skillet and heat to a boil. Stir in the spinach. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the spinach is wilted.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH WHITE BEANS AND WILTED SPINACH-RACHAEL RAY



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Make and share this Balsamic Chicken With White Beans and Wilted Spinach-Rachael Ray recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt
black pepper
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup white wine
2 cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 (12 ounce) sack Baby Spinach, washed and patted dry
1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil and steak seasoning.
  • Coat the chicken breasts in the mixture and set aside to marinate while you start the beans and spinach.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Add in onions, garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
  • Cook/stir until the onions are a little brown, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the white wine and chicken stock, bring to a bubble, and cook 5 minutes.
  • Heat another large skillet over med-high heat; when it is hot, add the chicken breast; cook 5-6 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate, cover loosely with foil and let rest a few minutes.
  • Add cannellini beans to the skillet with the onions; stir to combine.
  • Cook about 2 minutes or until beans are heated through.
  • Turn off the heat and discard bay leaf; stir in the spinach, parsley, and lemon juice.
  • Toss and stir until the spinach wilts.
  • To serve: place a portion of the white beans and wilted spinach on each plate; thickly slice each chicken breast on an angle and arrange over the beans and spinach.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH WHITE BEANS AND WILTED SPINACH



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Categories     Bean     Chicken     Side     Marinate     Dinner     Spinach

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (eyeball it)
4 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
1 tablespoon grill seasoning such as McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning, a palmful
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/3 palmful
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (eyeball it)
Salt and black pepper
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup white wine (eyeball it)
2 cups chicken stock
1 14-ounce can cannellini beans, drained
1 12-ounce sack baby spinach or 3/4 pound from bulk bins, washed and patted dry
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, a couple of generous handfuls, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the balsamic vinegar, about 2 tablespoons of the EVOO, and the grill seasoning. Coat the chicken breasts in the mixture and set aside to marinate while you start the white beans and wilted spinach.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of EVOO, twice around the pan. Add the onions, garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are a little brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the white wine and chicken stock, bring up to a bubble, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Heat another large skillet over medium-high heat. When it is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest a few minutes.
  • Add the cannellini beans to the skillet with the onions and stir to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes or until the beans are heated through. Turn off the heat and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the spinach, parsley, and lemon juice. Toss and stir until the spinach wilts.
  • To serve, place a portion of the white beans and wilted spinach on each serving plate. Thickly slice each chicken breast on an angle and arrange over the beans and spinach.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH WHITE BEANS AND SPINACH



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This amazing skillet dish brings the flavors of Tuscany right into your own home. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's simple and delicious.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup
1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
1 (7 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until it's well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the vinegar and cook, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Stir the soup and beans in the skillet and heat to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the spinach. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 857.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH WHITE BEANS AND SPINACH



Balsamic Chicken with White Beans and Spinach image

This amazing skillet dish brings the flavors of Tuscany right into your own home. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's simple and delicious.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup
1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
1 (7 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until it's well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the vinegar and cook, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Stir the soup and beans in the skillet and heat to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the spinach. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 857.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Tips:

  • For a crispier chicken, pat the chicken breasts dry before searing them.
  • If you don't have white beans, you can use another type of bean, such as chickpeas or kidney beans.
  • To make the dish more flavorful, use a good quality balsamic vinegar.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach instead.
  • Serve the chicken with a side of rice or pasta.

Conclusion:

This balsamic chicken with white beans and spinach is a healthy and delicious weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The chicken is tender and juicy, the beans are creamy and flavorful, and the spinach adds a pop of color and nutrition. Serve this dish with a side of rice or pasta for a complete meal.

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