Italian Chicken Au Gratin

Chicken, Beans, Spinach and Tomatoes with Mozzarella Cheese. A one dish dinner variation on the Spinach and Beans Au Gratin already posted on this site.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 5  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  lb  chicken tenders, cut in to bite size pieces
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8  ounces frozen spinach
• 4  ounces mozzarella cheese, grated

Directions

1. In a large ovenproof pan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil on medium heat until tender.
2. Add chicken pieces and stir occasionally until nearly cooked through.
3. Add tomtaoes, beans, chicken broth, and seasonings. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
4. Add frozen spinach, cover dish and continue cooking on medium heat until spinach is hot.
5. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and place under broiler until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.