Chicken Thighs With White Beans and Tomatoes

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Fresh thyme and oregano infuse this Old World dish with aroma and flavor.

Hands On Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
4 serves

At the heart of this rustic Tuscan-inspired chicken and white bean casserole is the humble cannellini bean, also known as a white kidney bean, Italian kidney bean, and northern bean. Whatever you call it, this legume packs a nutritional punch by contributing high protein and lots of fiber without overloading your dish with calories. No wonder it's been a staple of Middle Eastern and Italian cuisine for centuries.

Simple, rich in flavor, hearty, and filling—this dish starts with two cans of cannellini beans and a pint of grape tomatoes. Add fresh herbs, spices, and skin-on chicken thighs, and then let the oven create a luscious broth while the chicken roasts. Facilissimo! (That's easy-peasy in Italian.)

Consider doubling this recipe so you'll have enough left over for tomorrow's lunch. Just shred the chicken thighs and add broth for a delicious chicken-flavored white bean soup.

Ingredients

  • 2 15.5-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes

  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 4 sprigs fresh oregano, plus leaves for garnish

  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • Kosher salt and black pepper

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds total)

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. In a 9 by 13-inch baking dish, toss the beans and tomatoes with the thyme and oregano sprigs, garlic, red pepper, 1 tablespoon oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

  2. Pat the chicken dry and place it on top of the bean mixture, skin-side up. Rub with the remaining tablespoon of oil, and then season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

  3. Roast until the chicken is golden and cooked through, 35 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle with the oregano leaves.

    Chicken With White Beans and Tomatoes
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

624 Calories
35g Fat
22g Carbs
51g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Calories 624
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 168mg 56%
Sodium 808mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 51g
Calcium 85mg 7%
Iron 5mg 28%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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