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A hearty Chicken Sausage White Bean Skillet, with fresh spinach, beans, and sausage slices cooked together in a savory broth, garnished with parsley.

Chicken Sausage White Bean Skillet

5 from 1 vote
This one-skillet meal brings savory chicken sausage and white beans together for a hearty, flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick, easy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 254
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fully-cooked chicken sausage links about 12 oz. use your preferred brand of chicken sausage
  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil divided any neutral oil like vegetable or canola
  • 1 small yellow onion diced adds sweetness to the dish
  • 2 cloves garlic minced for aroma and flavor
  • 2 15 oz. cans cannellini beans drained do not rinse the starchy liquid helps thicken the dish
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano adds a herby flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika for a smoky depth
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper for a mild heat
  • 1 cup chicken broth use low-sodium if preferred
  • 2 cups spinach roughly chopped fresh spinach wilts well into the dish

Method
 

  1. Slice the chicken sausage into round medallions, about ¼ – ½ inch thick.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the sliced chicken sausage to the skillet and brown on both sides. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side.
  3. Once browned, remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside on a separate plate.
  4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for about 3 minutes until the onion softens and the garlic becomes fragrant.
  5. Add the drained cannellini beans to the skillet along with the salt, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and cracked black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth.
  6. Gently stir everything together, bringing the skillet to a simmer. Allow it to simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  7. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet, stirring until the spinach wilts. Then add the browned sausage back into the skillet. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  8. Serve hot with crusty bread and top with freshly cracked black pepper or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 14gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1392mgPotassium: 435mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This skillet dish is perfect for busy nights. Add a side of crusty bread for a complete meal, and feel free to adjust the spice level with red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat.

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