Description

Jamie Oliver’s Chicken and Cannellini Beans is a rustic, comforting dish made with chicken pieces, cannellini beans, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. The ingredients are cooked together in a single pot, allowing the flavors to meld into a rich, savory sauce that’s perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

Scale

4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (400g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (400g) diced tomatoes

1/2 cup chicken stock

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)

1 bay leaf

Fresh rosemary sprig (optional)

Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Sear the Chicken

Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and sear for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent.

Step 3: Add the Tomatoes and Herbs

Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken stock, thyme, bay leaf, and rosemary (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 4: Add the Cannellini Beans and Return the Chicken

Add the cannellini beans to the pan, then nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the mixture, skin-side up. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

Remove the bay leaf and rosemary sprig before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot with crusty bread, rice, or over pasta.