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Crispy Tuscan White Bean Chicken Thighs

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A one-pan recipe featuring crispy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs paired with creamy white beans simmered in a savory Tuscan broth with garlic, rosemary, and a splash of white wine or chicken broth. Perfect for an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  4. Add chicken thighs skin side down and cook undisturbed for 7-8 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crisp.
  5. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side. Transfer chicken to a plate temporarily.
  6. Lower heat to medium and add minced garlic and fresh rosemary to the same pan. Stir gently for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Add rinsed white beans and cherry tomatoes if using, stirring to coat in the garlicky oil.
  8. Pour in white wine or chicken broth and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes so the beans soak up some of the liquid.
  9. Nestle the chicken thighs back into the pan on top of the beans, skin side up.
  10. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the beans are tender but not mushy.
  11. Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  12. Optional: If the skin is still soft, broil the skillet for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before cooking to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow the skin to crisp properly. If pan is not oven-safe, brown chicken on stovetop then transfer to baking dish for oven finishing. Add extra broth or wine if beans seem dry before baking. Broil briefly at the end for extra crispy skin if desired.

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Keywords: crispy chicken thighs, Tuscan chicken, white beans, one-pan dinner, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, garlic rosemary chicken

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