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Lemon Garlic Chicken with Spinach and White Beans

30 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun$13.50560 cal · 44g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken thighs1½ lb
  • cannellini beans2 cans
  • baby spinach5 oz
  • garlic5 cloves
  • lemon1 count
  • chicken broth¾ cup
  • dried oregano1 tsp
  • crushed red pepper¼ tsp
  • crusty bread1 count
  • olive oil2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken with oregano, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes per side until browned and cooked to 175°F. Move to a plate.

  2. 2

    Lower the heat to medium, add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the drained beans and broth and simmer 4 minutes, scraping up the browned bits.

  4. 4

    Stir in the spinach until wilted, then add lemon zest and juice.

  5. 5

    Nestle the chicken back in to warm through and serve with crusty bread for mopping up the juices.

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