Tuscan Chicken with White Beans and Kale

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

3/4 tsp

kosher salt, divided

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1 cup

chopped yellow onion

1 cup

chopped carrot

2 tbsp

chopped fresh thyme

garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup

dry white wine

8 oz

lacinato kale, stemmed and thinly sliced (about 1 bunch)

1 cup

unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)

2 tsp

grated lemon rind

2 15 ounce cans

unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 15 ounce can

unsalted diced tomatoes, drained

1 tbsp

unsalted tomato paste