Chicken, White Bean, and Spinach Stew
Serves 4
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried)
2 x 16-oz. cans cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed & drained
1/2 cup water
4 canned plum tomatoes, drained
1 x 14-ounce low sodium chicken broth
3 cups baby spinach, chopped
2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast (already cooked)
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot. Cook for about 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute.
Add the beans, water, tomatoes, and broth. Increase heat to high until stew begins to simmer.
Reduce heat; let simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring. Add more water, if needed. Stir in the spinach, and cook until wilted.
Add chicken; cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.