Tuscan Chicken, Zucchini and White Bean Ragout Recipe

Tuscan Chicken, Zucchini and White Bean Ragout Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 cups shredded roast chicken
  • 2 cups zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces (from 2 medium-size zucchini)
  • 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) white beans, drained
  • 1 tablespoons heavy (whipping) cream (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • Salt and black pepper
  • ½ cup pre-shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
  1. Pour the olive oil into a 2-quart saucepan and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened but not brown, 2 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken and the zucchini and continue to cook, stirring, until the zucchini softens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans, cream, if using, and thyme. Season the ragout with salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking until the beans are heated through and the flavors are combined, 2 minutes longer.
  3. Spoon the ragout into serving bowls and serve the Parmesan cheese, if using, on the side.