Italian Tomato Herb Chicken with Cannellini Beans
Tender chicken breast simmered with creamy white cannellini beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic fresh herbs. A comforting, heart-healthy Italian lunch that is light yet deeply satisfying.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Maria + Lila
Maria created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
This meal packs beautifully for a warm work lunch; just store it in an airtight glass container and reheat gently in the microwave.
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Instructions
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Next: Prep the ingredients by slicing the cherry…
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Prep the ingredients by slicing the cherry…
Prep the ingredients by slicing the cherry tomato in half, dicing the red onion, and mincing the garlic clove.
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Heat the olive oil in a medium…
Heat the olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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Add the diced red onion and minced…
Add the diced red onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion is soft and fragrant.
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Add the chicken breast cubes to the…
Add the chicken breast cubes to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are lightly browned on all sides.
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Stir in the halved cherry tomato
Stir in the halved cherry tomato, cannellini beans, dried oregano, and dried basil. Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then turn the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender (reaches an internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C) and the tomatoes have softened into a light sauce.
Look for: the chicken is cooked through and tender (reaches an internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C) and the tomatoes have softened into a light sauce
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, stir in the fresh baby spinach, and cover for 1 minute until the spinach is just wilted. Serve hot.
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