Chickenwithwhitebeansandescarole Recipes

CHICKEN WITH WHITE BEANS AND ESCAROLE

Steps:

• - boil water and cook pasta noodles. after you drain them add a little butter to the noodles to keep them from getting sticky.
• - wash chicken and pat dry. salt and pepper chicken on both sides.
• - heat olive oil in large saute pan until shimmering.
• - add chicken and brown for five minutes on each side. remove chicken to plate and let rest.
• - drain pan of most of the chicken fat and return to med-low heat. add diced onion. after onions turns opaque, add garlic. cook until fragrant, about one minute.
• - add chopped escarole to onion mixture and saute until wilted, about three minutes.
• - add white beans, wine and chicken stock. also add sage and red pepper flakes. up heat and simmer five minutes until slightly reduced.
• - return chicken thighs to pan. put lid on pan and turn heat to med-low. if you need to you may add more broth or wine. you want there to be a sauce for the noodles.
• - after about ten minutes flip chiken thighs and put lid back on. simmer ten more minutes.
• - remove lid and add sherry. simmer on low five more minutes and check thighs for doneness. may take a few minutes more depending on their size. serve over buttered bow-tie pasta with grated parmesan to garnish.

EASY CHICKEN WHITE BEAN ESCAROLE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Using a large skillet, or directly in your soup pot if it is fairly wide, heat olive oil. Add celery and saute until it starts to turn translucent, then add escarole and garlic. Toss mixture until escarole wilts. If you used a skillet, transfer celery/escarole/garlic mixture to soup pot.
• 2. Add chicken broth, carrots, seasonings, onions and shredded chicken and bring to a boil. Add beans and parmesan cheese and bring again to a boil, then reduce to simmer for at least 45 minutes to blend flavors.
• 3. This is an easy do-ahead soup, and could easily be set up in a crock pot after step 1. Allow 3 to 4 hours on high, or 6 to 8 hours on low.
• 4. Serve with parmesan cheese for topping and crusty bread on the side for a delicious meal!

WHITE BEAN CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in skillet over medium-heat. Add onions, garlic, coriander, cumin and oregano. Sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Add red peppers and sauté for 2 more minutes. Empty contents of skillet into slow cooker.
• Heat one tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet (working in batches if necessary) and cook until it is no longer pink on the outside, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker.
• Add wine, chicken stock, green chilies, beans and white pepper to slow cooker and turn on to low. Cook for 6-7 hours.
• Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with a fork. Return to slow cooker.
• Add cream, salt, and turkey sausage, turn cooking setting to high and remove lid or leave lid slightly ajar to let moisture escape. Cook until sauce is thickened, about 30-45 minutes.
• If a thicker chili is desired: Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water or stock for each cup of liquid. Add to slow cooker and mix. Allow sauce to thicken before serving.
• Serve in bread bowl and top with favorite garnishes.
• Tip: If you like your chili extra spicy, add diced jalapeño and sauté with onions before adding to the slow cooker.