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Cozy Chicken Thigh and White Bean Stew

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A quick, budget-friendly one-pot stew featuring tender chicken thighs and creamy white beans simmered in a savory broth, perfect for comforting weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 (15-ounce) can white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or a few sprigs fresh thyme)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • A small handful fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients (10 minutes): Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs. Chop onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Rinse canned beans under cold water and set aside.
  2. Brown the Chicken (10-12 minutes): Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook until skin is golden brown and crisp, about 5-6 minutes. Flip and brown the other side for 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics (5-7 minutes): Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Stir occasionally until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, careful not to burn.
  4. Add Spices and Broth (2 minutes): Sprinkle smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper over the veggies. Stir to coat. Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaf. Scrape the bottom of the pot to lift browned bits.
  5. Simmer the Stew (30 minutes): Return chicken thighs to the pot, skin-side up, nestling them into the broth. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Add the Beans (5 minutes): Remove lid and gently stir in rinsed white beans. Cook uncovered for another 5 minutes to heat through and thicken the stew. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Finish and Garnish: Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before browning for crisp skin. Do not overcrowd the pot when browning chicken. Keep heat low while simmering to avoid tough chicken. Rinse canned beans well to reduce sodium and metallic taste. Adjust seasoning gradually. If stew is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to loosen.

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