This one pot dinner is not only delicious, but healthy and satisfying as well. It is the perfect meal to make one those busy weeknights when time is precious.
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
15 oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 c. chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/3 c. black olives
2-3 T. olive oil
1 T. honey
1 T. balsamic vinegar
1 t. oregano
1 t. thyme
2 T. fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
In a large cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add cubed chicken; cook for about 8 minutes on both sides, until cooked through; transfer chicken to a plate/platter.
Add 1 T. olive oil to the skillet; sauté mushrooms 5–7 minutes until mushrooms are tender and the juices have evaporated. Set aside.
Add 1 T. olive oil and diced onion to the skillet; sauté onions 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic to the onions; sauté 1 minute; add salt and pepper to taste while cooking.
Add 1 T. olive oil to the skillet; toss the diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, cannelini beans and black olives. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper; sprinkle in oregano and thyme; drizzle on the balsamic vinegar and honey; stir a few minutes.
Add cooked chicken and mushrooms to the skillet; stir; cook 1-2 minutes or until chicken is heated through. Salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with the freshly chopped basil.
4 servings.