Tuscan Chicken With Spinach And Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lbs chicken pieces (legs and thighs work best)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 slices bacon, coarsely diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach, torn
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Cook bacon in dutch oven until crisp; remove from pan; retain drippings in pan.
Cook chicken pieces in drippings, 2 minutes each side until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
Add onion and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to pan; cook 5 minutes until onions are softened.
Stir in bacon, spinach, rosemary, tomatoes, and beans; remove from heat.
Arrange chicken on top of spinach mixture; bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
To serve, spoon spinach mixture onto a plate; top with chicken.