Balsamic Chicken with White Beans & Spinach

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
42%
Balsamic Chicken with White Beans & Spinach
35 min.
4
357kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy meal that’s both gluten-free and dairy-free? Look no further than this delightful Balsamic Chicken with White Beans and Spinach! This dish is not only packed with flavor but also comes together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a leisurely weekend lunch.

The star of this recipe is the tender, juicy chicken breast, seared to perfection and then simmered in a rich balsamic vinegar sauce that adds a tangy depth to every bite. The addition of white kidney beans (cannellini) not only provides a creamy texture but also boosts the protein content, making this dish satisfying and nutritious. And let’s not forget the vibrant fresh baby spinach, which wilts beautifully into the sauce, adding a pop of color and a wealth of vitamins.

This Balsamic Chicken is a wonderful balance of flavors and textures, with the savory notes of garlic and the earthy richness of the beans complementing the bright acidity of the balsamic vinegar. Whether you’re serving it for a family dinner or impressing guests at a gathering, this dish is sure to be a hit. So grab your frying pan and get ready to whip up a meal that’s as wholesome as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • ounces baby spinach fresh
  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • 15 ounces kidney beans white rinsed drained canned (cannellini)
  • 10.8 ounces cream of mushroom soup canned
  • cloves garlic minced
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • pound chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until it's well browned on both sides.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium.
  5. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the vinegar and cook, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Stir the soup and beans in the skillet and heat to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the spinach. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories357kcal
Protein39.32%
Fat31.41%
Carbs29.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41
Glycemic Load
7.51
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
32.565217484599%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.38mg
Kaempferol
3.17mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
2.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:357.2kcal
17.86%
Fat:12.35g
19%
Saturated Fat:2.63g
16.46%
Carbohydrates:25.89g
8.63%
Net Carbohydrates:18.97g
6.9%
Sugar:5.37g
5.97%
Cholesterol:76.38mg
25.46%
Sodium:988.48mg
42.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.79g
69.59%
Vitamin K:248.46µg
236.63%
Vitamin A:4686.31IU
93.73%
Vitamin B3:13.41mg
67.07%
Selenium:38.27µg
54.67%
Vitamin B6:1.09mg
54.48%
Manganese:1.07mg
53.27%
Phosphorus:404.71mg
40.47%
Folate:133.82µg
33.46%
Potassium:1101.7mg
31.48%
Fiber:6.93g
27.7%
Magnesium:109.02mg
27.25%
Iron:3.86mg
21.43%
Copper:0.42mg
20.8%
Vitamin C:16.85mg
20.43%
Vitamin B5:1.94mg
19.45%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.21%
Zinc:2.46mg
16.41%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.25%
Vitamin E:2.25mg
15.02%
Calcium:98.54mg
9.85%
Vitamin B12:0.35µg
5.81%