dinner
One-Pan Chicken Thighs, Butterbeans & Greens
Chicken thighs are a practical, affordable protein; butter beans add plant-based protein and fiber. One pan means minimal washing up — a win on tired evenings.
5 min prep · 25 min cook · 30 min in total · serves 2
What you need
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 can butter beans, drained
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Large handful spinach
- 1 lemon
- Olive oil, salt, pepper
What to do
- 1Season chicken with garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 2Brown chicken skin-side down in an ovenproof pan for 5 min.
- 3Add tomatoes, butter beans, and a splash of stock or water.
- 4Roast at 200°C / 400°F for 20 min until chicken is cooked through.
- 5Stir in spinach so it wilts into the sauce.
- 6Finish with a squeeze of lemon and serve straight from the pan.
