Northern Italian Chicken

 

 

Northern Italian Chicken with Cannellini beans

 

This is a fabulous 30 minute recipe that tastes like it took all day to prepare.

Servings 2 to 3

 

Have ready 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs

Mix together and coat the chicken with the mixture.(you can do this in the morning, it adds more flavor if it sits)

½ tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried rosemary

1 tsp red pepper flakes

Mince

2 cloves of garlic, set aside

Have ready

2 Tablespoons of olive oil

1– 15oz can of Cannellini beans , drained and rinsed.

¾ cup chicken stock

¼ cup heavy cream

½ cup finely chopped sun dried tomatoes

1 Tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Chopped Fresh Basil or Italian parsley for garnish.

-In a 10 inch cast iron skillet heat  the oil over medium heat, sear the chicken thighs until slightly golden, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

-Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stir in the broth, cream, tomatoes and cheese and stir to combine, simmer for 1 minute.

- add the beans and simmer for 5 minutes ( if you want a thicker sauce you can crush some of the beans with the back of spoon as you stir)

- return the chicken and any juices on the plate to the skillet, turn the chicken over as it simmers for 5 minutes.

-Garnish and serve