Chicken and Bean Stew in 30 Minutes

canned beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Dried beans are more cost-effective and nutritious.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in chicken is often cheaper.

Cut 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts in half.

Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and oregano on both sides.

Add olive oil to a pan over medium-high heat.

Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and fry until nicely browned on both sides; set aside on a plate.

In the same pan, add a little more oil, then add a small chopped onion and 3 cloves of chopped garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add 1 cup of diced tomatoes and 1 cup of chicken stock to the pan; stir and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add the browned chicken back into the pan and cover; reduce heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, uncover and add 1 cup of drained white kidney beans and a few basil leaves; let heat for about 2-5 minutes.

Once heated, serve in a bowl with the broth poured over the chicken.

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