⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 45 minutes

This is the kind of dinner you throw together when you want something hearty and soul-soothing but barely have the energy to open the fridge. Everything goes into the pan, no chopping necessary, and the result is a bubbling, saucy masterpiece that tastes like you slow-cooked it all day.

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*Juicy golden chicken thighs simmered in garlicky tomatoes with creamy white beans*

This recipe is a weeknight wonder and a Sunday meal-prep hero all in one. The skin-on chicken gets browned (just a quick sear for flavor), then it’s tucked into a mixture of canned tomatoes, white beans, and pantry seasonings. While it roasts, the sauce thickens and the chicken gets fall-off-the-bone tender. And the best part? It’s all done in one oven-safe pan — no separate pots, no blender, no slicing an onion.

Serve this up with crusty bread to soak up the juices, or just eat it as-is — it’s rich enough to stand alone. It also reheats like a dream and is even better the next day. Comfort food with no babysitting required.

🍽️ Servings: 4 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 460

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
1 (15 oz) can white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
½ cup chicken broth (or water)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, but tasty)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Steps

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or braiser over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Add to the hot pan, skin-side down, and sear for 4–5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Pour in diced tomatoes (with juices), white beans, broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently to combine.

Step 4

Nestle the chicken thighs back into the pan, skin-side up. Spoon a little tomato mixture over the top, then transfer to the oven.

Step 5

Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until chicken is tender and cooked through, and the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.

Step 6

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon extra sauce over the top.

Make it your own!

🥬 Add greens
Stir in a handful of baby spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of baking for extra nutrients.
🍋 Brighten it up
Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of fresh herbs if you have them.
🧄 Amp up the garlic
Add 1–2 teaspoons of minced garlic from a jar to the tomato mixture for even more flavor.
🌶️ Make it spicy
Add crushed red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil before serving for a little heat.