One Pan Chicken Sausage White Bean Bake

White beans! It seems like they’re all the rage these days (hello, try my Burst Cherry Tomato & Pepperoni White Bean Bake), and I’ve been loving adding them to dinner recipes. I actually got inspired by the cozy flavors of Tuscan white bean soup and decided to create a one pan meal packed with the same savory flavors but in a scoopable, dip-able skillet.

My one pan white wine chicken sausage white bean bake is one of those dinners that feels like a giant hug (and is especially needed during these cold months). It’s almost like a pasta bake, but instead of adding noodles, we’re throwing in a can of tender, fiber and protein-packed white beans! You’ll get extra savory goodness from Italian chicken sausage, a touch of heavy cream, and plenty of melty cheese.

As the title suggest, you’ll cook everything right in one skillet, which means fewer weeknight dishes (phew). I packed this one with a whole bunch of kale and bell pepper, too, for the perfect boost of nutritional veggies. Have fun scooping this right out of the pan with crusty bread for a comforting meal to warm your week!

Ingredients in this chicken sausage white bean bake

We’re packing this gorgeous skillet with (obviously) protein back sausage and white beans, plus tender veggies, cozy spices, and a creamy white wine cream “sauce.” Don’t forget the cheese! Here’s everything you’ll need:

• Olive oil: you’ll need a little olive oil to cook the sausage and then to cook all of those vegetables.
• Sausage: I love using hot Italian chicken sausage, but you can absolutely use mild.
• Veggies & produce: get freshness and flavor from shallots, red bell pepper, garlic, a whole bunch of kale, and basil.
• Seasonings: we’re adding tons of flavor with Italian seasoning, sweet paprika, and salt. You’ll “bloom” the spices in tomato paste to add a lovely depth.
• For the “sauce”: you’ll add a little dry white wine to deglaze the pan after cooking some of veggies, then stir in chicken broth and heavy cream to create a luscious sauce. Fold in a little parmigiano reggiano for extra savory flavor, plus lemon juice for brightness.
• Beans: feel free to use great northern beans or navy beans! They make the dish nice and hearty by adding protein and fiber.
• Mozzarella: top the skillet with shredded mozzarella cheese before baking to create the most perfect, gooey, cheesy layer.

Customize this dish

There are a couple of easy ways to make this white bean bake your own!

• Pick your sausage: as I mentioned, feel free to use spicy or mild Italian chicken sausage. Alternatively, you could use cooked, sliced chicken sausage for ease — simply add it right into the bake in step 3 before simmering and baking the dish.
• Choose your greens: I love the combo of sausage and kale, but you could also use spinach in this recipe.

Can I make it dairy-free or vegetarian?

Here are a few swaps you can make to fit these dietary preferences:

• To make dairy-free: feel free to use full fat coconut milk in place of the heavy cream, and then add your favorite dairy-free shredded cheese to the sauce and on top of the skillet before baking.
• Keep it vegetarian: skip the sausage all together and add in another can of rinsed, drained white beans.

Can I skip the wine?

A dry white wine adds a lovely complexity and acidity to the sauce (no, it doesn’t taste “wine-y”), but you can absolutely skip it and simply add more chicken broth instead.

One pan chicken sausage white bean bake in 4 easy steps

1. Cook the sausage. Start by cooking your chicken sausage in a large oven-safe skillet with a little olive oil. Once it’s fully cooked, transfer it to a plate.
2. Sauté the veggies. Cook down the pepper and shallot for a few minutes, then add the garlic, tomato paste, and seasonings. Deglaze the pan with white wine and simmer for a couple of minutes.
3. Add the sauce & seasonings. Add the broth, heavy cream, kale, and basil, and bring everything to a simmer. Then, fold in the cooked sausage, white beans, and parmigiano reggiano. Simmer for a few minutes before adding a squeeze of lemon juice.
4. Bake it up. Top the skillet with mozzarella and bake it up until it’s nice and melty. Option to broil the skillet for 1-2 minutes, too, to get that beautiful, golden top!

My favorite way to serve this sausage white bean bake

This dish is so fun and satisfying to eat with:

• French baguette slices
• Crostini
• Or crusty sourdough bread

That way you can scoop, dip, and soak up all of that saucy deliciousness.

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I hope you love this one pan chicken sausage white bean bake! If you make it, be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Enjoy, xo!