Skillet Chicken and White Bean Stew
About this recipe
Skillet Chicken and White Bean Stew is a cozy, one-pan meal that combines tender chicken thighs with hearty white beans and fresh vegetables. This version, shared by Nicole from Allrecipes, simplifies the process while still delivering rich flavors and satisfying nutrition.
Using just five main ingredients, plus some pantry staples, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. The combination of chicken, beans, and spinach makes it high in protein and fiber, ensuring you feel full and energized.
Ingredient notes
- You can use any type of white beans you prefer, such as cannellini beans.
- Boursin cheese is optional; you can use less or omit it entirely if you prefer.
Tips from Allrecipes’s video
- Let the chicken thighs cook skin side down for at least 5 minutes without touching them to achieve a crispy skin.
- When adding the cherry tomatoes, cook them until they start to burst to release their juices and enhance the flavor of the stew.
- Simmer the chicken with the beans and tomatoes covered for 25-27 minutes to ensure the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- What is the total cooking time for this dish?
- The total cooking time for this dish is 40 minutes.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Allrecipes: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and place the chicken thighs skin side down. Cook for 5 minutes without touching them.
- 3
Season the other side of the chicken thighs and cook for an additional minute before removing them from the skillet.
- 4
Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute to lift the flavor.
- 5
Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to burst, about 3-5 minutes.
- 6
Pour in 1/4 cup of water and let the tomatoes break down further.
- 7
Add the white beans and another 1/4 cup of water, along with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and cover, letting it simmer for 25-27 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- 9
Remove the chicken from the skillet and stir in the baby spinach until wilted.
- 10
Add Boursin cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and combined with the stew.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Estimated amount of baby spinach based on typical packaging size.
- Inferred garlic powder usage from the transcript.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Allrecipes’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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