Description
A hearty, wholesome, and flavor-packed one-pan meal made with chicken sausage, white beans, spinach, tomatoes, and simple pantry spices. Ready in under 30 minutes, naturally gluten-free, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces chicken sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Slice chicken sausage, dice onion, mince garlic, halve tomatoes, and rinse the cannellini beans.
- Sauté the chicken sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the onions and garlic: In the same pan, add diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes and seasoning: Add halved tomatoes, crushed red pepper, and black pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Add the beans and sausage: Return sausage to the skillet and add rinsed white beans. Stir and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Wilt the spinach: Add fresh spinach and gently stir until wilted, about 1–2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
Notes
- Use flavorful chicken sausages like garlic herb or spicy Italian for extra depth.
- Don’t overcook the beans—stir gently to keep them creamy.
- Cook tomatoes long enough to create a saucy base.
- Add spinach at the very end to preserve color and nutrients.
- Try variations like navy beans, kale, chickpeas, or plant-based sausage.