TUSCAN CHICKEN WITH WHITE BEANS AND KALE

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Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped carrot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
8 ounces lacinato kale, stemmed and thinly sliced (about 1 bunch)
1 cup unsalted chicken stock
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 cans (15-oz.) cans unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz.) unsalted diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon unsalted tomato paste

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side (chicken will not be cooked through). Remove chicken from pan.
Add onion, carrot, thyme, and garlic to pan; sauté 5 minutes. Add wine; cook 2 minutes. Add kale; cook 3 minutes or until wilted. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, stock, and remaining ingredients; bring to a simmer. Add chicken; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes or until done.