Italian Chicken Sausage Stew (One-Dish Dinner)
Ready in 30! A savory one-dish chicken sausage stew with cannellini beans, greens, chicken sausage and marinara sauce, topped with grated cheese and toasted breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (108 g) fresh breadcrumbs or panko
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup (160 g) chopped yellow onion
- 1 pound (450 g) uncooked chicken sausage sliced into 2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- ½ - 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- Kosher salt
- 2 15-ounce cans (850 g) cannellini beans drained
- ½ cup (125 ml) chicken broth
- 2½ cups (500 ml) prepared marinara sauce (one 24-ounce jar) or homemade marinara sauce
- 2 cups (60 g) torn kale or other leafy greens
- ⅓ cup (30 g) grated Pecorino Romano cheese or Parmesan
Instructions
Toast the breadcrumbs
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the crumbs are crisp and golden brown. Set aside.
Cook the stew
- Put the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet (12-inches). Place over medium heat and add the onion. Cook until the onion is softened and translucent, 3-5 minutes.
- Turn up the heat to medium-high and add the sausage. Cook the sausage until it begins to brown, stirring it around the pan so it doesn't stick.
- Stir in the garlic, rosemary, red pepper and a pinch of salt to taste. Cook about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the beans, broth and marinara sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Cook 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the texture has thickened.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and cheese over the top and serve.
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Notes
- Adding a few handfuls of greens makes this a nutritious and satisfying meal in one pan. Swap in whatever leafy greens you have on hand (spinach, chard, collards, etc).
- If you want to use pre-cooked chicken sausage, slice it into pieces, then add it along with the marinara sauce before bringing to a simmer.
- This stew will thicken up as it cools. If you prefer more of a saucy dish, stir in a bit more marinara or chicken broth when reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 27gFat: 35gSodium: 916mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g
