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Chicken Thighs With Pancetta, White Beans, And Rosemary is one of those cozy meals that is perfect for a February night. It’s also ideal for a weeknight since the recipe is quick and easy to make.

The chicken cooks up crisp outside and tender within. The pancetta lends a lovely pork flavor to the beans while the drizzle of olive oil enhances their creaminess.

Chicken Thighs With Pancetta, White Beans, And Rosemary

Ingredients:

8 bone-in chicken thighs
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
2 ounces pancetta, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed
1 cup chicken broth
1 Tbs chopped parsley

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450℉.

2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, skin side down, until browned, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a baking pan, skin side up.

4. Bake chicken for 20 minutes or until cooked through.

5. Meanwhile, pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from skillet and return to medium heat. Add pancetta, garlic and rosemary. Cook for 3 minutes. Add beans, broth and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Discard rosemary sprigs and season to taste with salt and pepper.

6. Transfer beans to a platter and drizzle with extra oil. Top with chicken, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Serves 4

Recipe from Cook’s Country Magazine

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