🍗 One-Pan Chicken Breasts with Canned White Beans
Ingredients (2–3 servings)
2 chicken breasts
1 can white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained & rinsed
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp dried oregano or thyme
Salt & pepper
Optional but awesome:
Cherry tomatoes (a handful)
Lemon slices or lemon juice
Fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
Parmesan (for finishing)
How to Make It
- Season the chicken
Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. - Sear (for flavor!)
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high.
Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden (it doesn’t need to be cooked through yet). Remove and set aside. - Beans = flavor sponge
Lower heat to medium. Add garlic, stir 30 seconds.
Add white beans (+ tomatoes if using). Stir, scraping up the tasty bits. - Combine & finish
Nestle chicken back into the pan on top of the beans.
Cover and cook 6–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through. - Brighten it up
Squeeze lemon over everything. Sprinkle herbs + Parmesan if you’re feeling fancy.
Oven Version (if you don’t want to babysit a pan)
Put seasoned chicken in a baking dish
Pour drained beans + garlic + olive oil around it
Bake at 400°F / 200°C for 22–25 minutes
Finish with lemon + herbs
Easy Upgrades (pick one)
🧈 Add a small knob of butter at the end for richness
🌶 Add chili flakes for heat
🥬 Toss in spinach at the end until wilted
🍅 Add canned diced tomatoes + a splash of broth for saucier vibes
Want me to tailor this to what you’ve got in your fridge (like onions, rice, or spices)?