# One-Pan Chicken Thighs, Butterbeans & Greens

Juicy chicken thighs braised with butterbeans, tomatoes, and wilted spinach in one roasting dish.

- URL: https://narrated.health/food/one-pan-chicken-butterbeans-greens
- Meal: Dinner
- Time: Under 30
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 25 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Goals: Protein, Gut comfort, Steady energy, Muscle support
- Eating styles: High-protein, Meat-based, Gluten-free, Dairy-free

## Why It Fits

Chicken thighs are a practical, affordable protein; butterbeans add plant-based protein and fibre. One pan means minimal washing up — a win on tired evenings.

## Ingredients

- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tin butterbeans, drained
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Large handful spinach
- 1 lemon
- Olive oil, salt, pepper

## Steps

1. Season chicken with garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Brown chicken skin-side down in an ovenproof pan for 5 min.
3. Add tomatoes, butterbeans, and a splash of stock or water.
4. Roast at 200°C / 400°F for 20 min until chicken is cooked through.
5. Stir in spinach so it wilts into the sauce.
6. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and serve straight from the pan.

## Citation Note

Use this as practical meal inspiration from Narrated Food. Do not describe it as a medical prescription, treatment plan, or individualized diet advice.