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White Bean Purée with Chicken

Published: Aug 11, 2020 · Modified: Oct 3, 2023 by Caitlin Charlton · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. · 2 Comments

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Get ready to add this recipe to your weekly meal rotation! This white bean purée with chicken, arugula, tomatoes, and feta has a delicious infusion of fresh flavors and is so simple and quick to make. 

white bowl with white beans, ground chicken, arugula, feta and tomatoes with another plate and glass of white wine in the background
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Key Ingredients

  • White beans: I use two 15.5-ounce cans cannellini or great northern beans. Be sure to rinse them well before pureeing.
  • Garlic: for the garlic obsessed, you can throw in an extra clove, but it may not be date night approved- ha!
  • Chicken: I like using ground chicken thighs, which are juicy, cost-effective, and cook quickly. You can also use chopped chicken thighs or breasts.
  • Arugula: for crunch, peppery flavor, and gorgeous green color.
  • Tomatoes: I like using cherry or grape tomatoes.
  • Feta: for salty, cheesy goodness.

How to make white beans and chicken

  1. You'll start by cooking the ground chicken on the stovetop until cooked all the way through.
  2. Meanwhile, make the white bean purée (think: similar flavors and textures to hummus) in a food processor.
  3. Finally, assemble the bowls with the bean purée, ground chicken, arugula, tomatoes, and feta.
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closer up photo of white bean puree inside of a food processor

Prep-ahead tips

  • The bean purée can be made up to 3-5 days in advance and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • While I prefer serving the chicken fresh off the stove, for meal-prep lunches, you can cook the chicken and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I recommend reheating on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving (although serving it cold is perfectly delicious!).

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black cast iron skillet on a stovetop with cooked ground chicken inside

Substitution tips

  • If chicken isn't for you, you could substitute for grilled shrimp or salmon, or even portabella mushrooms.
  • I love using feta, but you could also use goat cheese.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you could use a potato masher or some serious elbow grease and a fork or two. Using your food processor will definitely result in the creamiest purée consistency.
Two white bowls with white bean puree, chicken, arugula, feta, and tomatoes with a fork and glass or white wine

More easy chicken recipes

  • Stuffed Chicken Meatballs
  • Chicken with Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • Breaded Chicken Paillard

My family was literally licking their plates after I served them this and I hope yours do too! If you make white bean purée with chicken, please leave a comment-- I'd love nothing more than to hear what you think!

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white bowl with white beans, ground chicken, arugula, feta and tomatoes with another plate and glass of white wine in the background

White Bean Purée with Chicken

Flavorful and easy ground chicken with white bean puree and salad.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Caitlin Charlton

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

White Bean Purée

  • 32 oz canned white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 dashes cayenne pepper optional
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large non-stick skillet (use a tablespoon of olive oil, if not non-stick) on medium-high heat. Add ground chicken thighs, red chili flakes, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Break up chicken into small pieces and cook until it is cooked all the way through and no longer pink, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the white bean purée. In a large food processor, pulse together white beans, garlic, lemon juice, and cayenne (if using),. As the food processor is running, slowly add extra virgin olive oil until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Using a plate or shallow bowl, layer white bean purée, cooked ground chicken, arugula, cherry tomatoes, feta, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

  • The white bean purée can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator (perfect when having guests over or for weekly meal prep!).

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  1. Cathy says

    February 18, 2024 at 2:38 pm

    The white bean puree is delicious. Followed the recipe except I used lemon olive oil and boneless chicken thighs spiced with a smokey paprika rub. Delicious.

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    • Caitlin Charlton says

      February 18, 2024 at 7:40 pm

      I'm thrilled to hear that! That sounds delicious! Thanks so much for your sweet comment, Cathy! 🙂

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