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2) Herbed Slow-Cooker Chicken and White Beans

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 cans 15 oz each cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 small yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary crushed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 2 cups baby spinach or chopped kale stirred in at end
  • Optional: pinch red pepper flakes for heat

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry, season lightly with salt and pepper, and sear in a skillet with olive oil 2 minutes per side (optional, but adds flavor).
  2. Place beans, onion, garlic, herbs, bay leaf, and broth in slow cooker; nestle chicken on top.
  3. Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  4. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return to pot and stir in spinach or kale if using; cook 5 more minutes.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning; discard bay leaf before serving.