Tuscan White Beans and Rice

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¼-inch thick strips
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ pound fresh spinach leaves, washed, stems removed, torn*
• 1 x 14½-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
• 6 cups cooked rice
• 2 x 15-ounce cans navy beans or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
2. Add chicken, onion and garlic; cook and stir 7 to 10 minutes or until chicken is slightly brown and onion is tender.
3. Add spinach and tomatoes. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until spinach is wilted and tomatoes are simmering.
4. Add rice, beans, vinegar, sherry, Italian seasoning and pepper.
5. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes more until thoroughly heated.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.