Chicken Sausage White Bean Skillet

Start the New Year off with this quick and easy one-dish meal that is warming, filling, nutritious, budget-friendly, and delicious! Perfect for those chillier days or to prevent having to use the oven on warmer days. This recipe is a good source of protein and fiber and lower in carbs and calories. The bell peppers, onions, garlic, and spinach provide fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and antioxidants. To make it a vegetarian meal, the chicken sausage can be left out and chicken broth replaced with vegetable broth. The vegetables can also be swapped for others you may have in your fridge, such as broccoli, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and/or summer squash. Leftovers will keep for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Yield: 6 servings 

Serving Size: 1 cup each 

Prep Time: 10 minutes 

Cook time: 20 minutes 

Ingredients:  4 fully-cooked chicken sausage links (about 12 oz)

1/4 cup (4 Tbsp) olive oil, divided

1 small yellow onion, quartered and sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained (such as cannellini beans or navy beans)

1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup chicken or vegetable broth, low-sodium

2 cups spinach leaves (optional) 

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Slice the chicken sausage into round medallions 1/4-1/2 inch thick.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 Tbsp oil. Add sliced chicken sausage to skillet and brown about 3 minutes on each side. Once browned, remove from skillet and set aside on a plate. 

3. In the same skillet, add 2 Tbsp oil and diced onion and peppers. Sauté for 10 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Add minced garlic and stir for 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant.

4. Add drained beans to skillet and spices. Pour in the broth. Gently stir and bring skillet to a simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes to slightly thicken the sauce.

5. Add chopped spinach to skillet and stir until spinach is wilted. Then, add the browned chicken sausage. Stir until well-combined. 

6. Serve hot alone or paired with crusty bread or on top of a cooked grain or spaghetti squash. Enjoy! *Adapted from BudgetBytes.com  Nutrition Facts: Serving Size: 1 cup | Calories: 323 | Total Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g |

Sodium: 697 mg | Total Carbohydrate: 27 g | Dietary Fiber: 9 g | Sugars: 4 g | Protein: 21 g

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