Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 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)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pre-shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Method

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Spoon the ragout into serving bowls and serve the Parmesan cheese, if using, on the side.