Description
This Healthy Spanish Chicken and Beans recipe is a flavorful and nutritious dish inspired by Spanish cuisine. Tender chicken pieces, vibrant bell peppers, and creamy beans simmered in a smoky tomato broth make for a satisfying meal that is gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
Seasonings and Others:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, cook the onion until softened, then add garlic, bell peppers, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili flakes. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer: Return chicken to the pan along with beans. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with brown rice, quinoa, or crusty whole-grain bread.
- You can swap cannellini beans for chickpeas or kidney beans.
- For a spicier dish, increase the chili flakes or add a dash of cayenne.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
