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One-Pan Crispy Chicken with Cannellini Beans and Pistachio Pesto Recipe

One-Pan Crispy Chicken with Cannellini Beans and Pistachio Pesto Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop + Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal with this One-Pan Crispy Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken thighs, creamy cannellini beans, and a flavorful pistachio pesto. The combination of crispy chicken and nutty pesto is sure to impress your taste buds!


Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced

Cannellini Beans:

  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Pistachio Pesto:

  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and sear chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden.
  2. Sauté aromatics and beans: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and shallot, then add beans, broth, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Roast chicken: Nestle chicken back into skillet and roast in the oven until cooked through.
  4. Make pistachio pesto: Blend pistachios, basil, Parmesan, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Finish dish: Spoon pesto over chicken and beans before serving.

Notes

  • This dish pairs well with crusty bread or arugula salad.
  • Pesto can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Walnuts or almonds can be used as a substitute for pistachios.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with beans and pesto
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg