Dinner
Mediterranean Chicken & Butter Bean Casserole
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
High Fibre
High Protein
Nutrient dense
Refined sugar free
⏱ 45 min total
🍴 Serves 4
Tender chicken and butter beans cooked with tomatoes, peppers, spinach and Mediterranean herbs.
Chicken provides high-quality protein, while butter beans and vegetables contribute fibre and plant variety. Tomatoes, herbs and extra-virgin olive oil give the casserole its Mediterranean-style flavour.
Method
- 1 Preheat the oven to 190°C.
- 2 Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof casserole dish over medium-high heat on the hob and brown the chicken for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until coloured on the outside — it doesn't need to be cooked through yet.
- 3 Add the peppers and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring, until just starting to soften.
- 4 Stir in the butter beans, tomatoes, oregano, thyme and chicken stock.
- 5 Cover with a lid or foil and bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken shows no pink when a piece is cut open.
- 6 Remove from the oven and stir through the spinach, letting the heat of the casserole wilt it rather than cooking it separately.
- 7 Finish with fresh parsley before serving straight from the dish.
For general information only. This recipe is for general information and is not a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice. Always talk to your GP, dietitian or health team before making significant changes to your diet, especially if you are managing a gastrointestinal condition.