Chicken Sausage White Bean Skillet
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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Servings: 4
Calories: 254kcal
Cost: $8
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
Instructions
- Slice the chicken sausage into round medallions, about ¼ – ½ inch thick.
- 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.
- Once browned, remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside on a separate plate.
- 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.
- 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.
- Gently stir everything together, bringing the skillet to a simmer. Allow it to simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- 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.
- Serve hot with crusty bread and top with freshly cracked black pepper or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1392mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2.5mg