Stewed Chicken with White Beans and Kale

It was a beautiful fall Monday in Nashville, and I wanted a nice warm dinner to start my week off right. I was in the mood for chicken, and wanted a dish that reflected the beginning of October. Full of hearty veggies and juicy chicken, this meal is not only filling and hearty, but healthy!

Stewed Chicken with White Beans and Kale

Serves 2

-1 chicken breast (about 1/3 pound), cut in half

-Italian seasoning

-1 tablespoon olive oil

-1 clove garlic, minced

-1/2 yellow onion, diced

-1 cup sliced baby portabellos

-1/2 bunch kale, chopped

-1/2 cup chicken broth

-1 can white beans (I used Great Northern), drained and rinsed

-1 can diced tomatoes

-Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and italian seasoning to taste

1. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, italian seasoning. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil on medium high. Add the chicken and brown the meat. It will take about 2-3 minutes on each side of the chicken. Once the chicken is browned, remove it from the pan and have it rest on a plate.

2. Turn down the heat on the pan to medium. Add onions, kale, and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook one more minute.

3. Add the chicken broth, and using a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the pan to get all of the seasonings from the chicken. Add tomatoes and beans. Add chicken back to the pot. (Nestle the chicken breasts into the veggies, so that they will cook).

** I cut my chicken breast in half for two reasons. The first, the have two smaller portions (dinner tomorrow night!). The second, so the chicken cooks quicker.

4. Keep the heat at medium, and simmer the chicken and vegetables for 15-20 minutes. Check the chicken, and flip halfway through cooking. Once chicken is cooked all of the way through, serve. Place one chicken breast in the bottom of a big bowl, and spoon vegetables over top. Using a ladle, scoop some of the sauce into the bowl Top with red pepper flakes and italian seasoning as desired.

This is one of the best chicken dishes I've made. I suggest you try it!