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Creamy Bean and Spinach Chicken Sausage Skillet


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A hearty and flavorful one-pan meal featuring chicken sausage, creamy white beans, and fresh spinach, perfect for a quick and nutritious dinner.


Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces chicken sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste


Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced chicken sausage to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the cannellini beans, chicken broth, heavy cream, dried thyme, and smoked paprika. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Return the cooked chicken sausage to the skillet and stir to combine.
Add the fresh baby spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and serve warm.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes