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Holy cow, this was delicious. I never write reviews but I just had it again and still loved it. My husband said “yea, let’s keep this in the rotation”.
Cara
I Love This Dinner So Much I Could Cry.
OH MY GOODNESS you guys, this is so good.
Crispy golden chicken, brushed with garlic butter (!!), and served up on a plate of creamy tomatoey beans that are laced with caramelized shallot and fresh basil?! Come on! Come on.
It feels very *special occasion* but don’t be fooled. Look at my life. Look at my table. We are the farthest thing from fancy. And yet here we are! Eating restaurant-level food on a Tuesday and LOVING IT!
I got this idea from a video I saw from Desert Island Dishes – the crispy chicken / creamy beans concept is so genius. I just made a few changes using ingredients and methods that are pantry staples in our house. For example, I’m a big fan of air frying crispy chicken for weeknight dinners because = easy!
Please note that the garlic butter crispy chicken itself could be a meal. My daughters (and me) can usually be found standing over the cutting board munching down those strips of delightfully crispy chicken.
And then when you plop it on top of the creamy, shallot-y beans and throw all that gorgeous basil on there?! Get out. It is restaurant-level gorgeous and way too good.
I also love this dinner because Bjork and I get to have something that feels grown-up and exciting while our girls can opt for plain crispy chicken and ketchup with a small tasting dish of the creamy beans on the side.
Is this real life? I’m not trying to be weird but I love this meal so much.
How To Make This Dinner
1
Cook Down Shallots and Tomatoes.
Sauté, then smash the tomatoes with the back of a spoon to release their yummy juices!
2
Add Sauce, Broth, and Beans.
Simmer it all up! (In this picture, I used the Trader Joe’s rosatella sauce, which is why it looks creamy!)
3
Add Fresh Basil.
Smell it, admire it, marvel at how good this is.
4
Bread your Chicken.
I know – it seems like an ordeal, but it’ll take, like, 7 minutes. So worth it!
5
Cook the Chicken.
The air fryer is too easy!
6
Top Chicken with Parmesan and Garlic Butter.
Spoon that on. MAGIC HAPPENS HERE.
7
Yum! You’re Done!
Get the chicken on the creamy beans and top it all off with more garlic butter and parm. Holy smokes that is good.
How To Make This Recipe (Video)
Garlic Butter Crispy Chicken with Creamy Beans
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
One of my favorite dinners I’ve ever made! Crispy chicken brushed with garlic butter and served on luscious creamy beans with roasty tomatoes and golden shallots.
Ingredients
Crispy Chicken:
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- avocado oil spray
Creamy Beans:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 14–ounce can cannelini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (I use Rao’s)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup cream
- freshly torn basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Butter:
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally so they aren’t as thick, or pound them out into thinner pieces.
- Dip and Coat: Prepare three bowls: the flour, the eggs, and the panko. Season flour and panko with 1 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle the chicken breasts on both sides with a bit of additional salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, egg, and finally breadcrumbs, pressing to coat. Set aside until you’re ready to cook them.
- Creamy Beans: Sauté the shallot until softened. Add the tomatoes and a pinch of salt; cover and let them cook for 5 minutes. Smash them down with the back of a wooden spoon so they make a chunky sauce.
- Add Sauce: Add the beans, sauce, and broth; simmer for 3-5 minutes, then turn off the heat and stir in the cream and the basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Add more liquid depending on how thick you want the beans.)
- Cook Chicken: Spritz the chicken with avocado oil spray to coat evenly. Air fry at 375 for 6 minutes, and then 400 for 2-3 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees.
- Garlic Butter: Mix the melted butter, garlic, and parsley. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the chicken, and top with a little sprinkle of the Parmesan. Slice the chicken into strips as pictured.
- Serve: Plate the beans in a shallow bowl or pasta dish. Arrange the garlic butter chicken on top. Garnish with extra basil, Parmesan, or a drizzle of olive oil. Are you kidding me! It’s so good!
Notes
For the broth, I use Better Than Bouillon roasted chicken base mixed with water! I think it has the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: beans recipe, white beans, chicken cutlets, air fryer chicken
So good, even my very picky 14-year-old cleared her plate! I made it as written except didn’t add any cream/dairy, just mashed the beans a little and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again!
How do you do this without an air fryer? Thanks!
Hi! I’m interested in making the chicken and beans recipe, but don’t have an air fryer. What would the time and temp be for oven baked? TU
I’d just sauté them in a pan. They are split to be thinner so may be tricky in the oven
I made this recipe and my family loved it! I pan fried the chicken instead of air frying but the rest was the same. It was delicious and filling! Will definitely be putting this in our rotation!
Delicious! Still thinking about it this morning. Might try to add Calabrian chilis next time for some spiciness 🌶️Really easy recipe packed with fiber and protein – will put in my regular rotation!
What panko bread crumbs do you recommend?
we don’t have a favorite!
this was phenomenal! made it exactly as is. thinking that it could also be great with some sundried tomatoes as well.
Could I use frozen cherry tomatoes? Can’t wait to try!
yes!
Can this be made without an air fryer? Thanks!
I pan fry my cutlets but you can also bake them in a regular oven. Lots of recipes out there to guide cook time and temp
Do you think that I could use canned diced tomatoes for the recipe with the beans and the chicken. I know that the cherry tomatoes cooked down but the skin is just a textural thing for me that I don’t enjoy in a lot of recipes.
Thank you
We haven’t tested that, they’d likely have more moisture!
This looks amazing. Just wondering how much of the Better than chicken Boulin you mix with the water? Thank you!
2 teaspoons!
My husband said this was one of the best dinners I have ever made and said it tasted like it was from a restaurant. My 10 month old daughter was also obsessed. Amazing recipe!!! Thank you!!
Yum!! I’ve been cooking at least three of your recipes every week! My son has an egg allergy. Any ideas how to sub the egg? Thank you!!
Feels fancy!
Thoughts on a good substitute for the cream? We have a dairy allergy in our house.
I bought cream and forgot to add it. Didn’t even realize until a few hours after dinner!
Can you get Oatly crème fraiche where you are?
So good! My teenagers loved it!
Any suggestions for how to make this dairy free? Thanks!
Honestly, I would still eat it even without heavy cream. It’s absolutely good without. I smashed some of the beans as it cooked down, and that thickened the sauce and gave it a little creaminess. Butter beans are an excellent substitution for the cannelini beans. Use olive oil instead of butter to brush on the chicken, and it will still be amazing.
Since I first tried this recipe a month or so ago, I have made it about 4 more times and most of my family has too. This is delicious, fairly simple, and I love the use of the beans instead of pasta. I make a large batch to last a few days (barely) and find it easier to cook the chicken on the skillet than the air fryer – simply to make more of this recipe at once.
Delicious and easy to make!
Wow.. this was sooo tasty and satisfying! Everyone in my family (three picky kids included) loved this and went back for seconds. We will definitely be making it again.. and again and again! Thank you!!
I SOS’d this using store bought chicken tenders and Trader Joe’s rosatella sauce, and it was delicious.
Yay, we love a good SOS swap!
My boyfriend and I really loved this recipe exactly as is! The only thing I’ll change next time is double the bean mixture as we had leftover chicken but not beans! I loved being able to use my air fryer for the chicken, too-not splattery greasy mess. So great, thanks for another winner!
absolutely delicious! my whole family loved it!
This was bomb!!! Adding to the rotation.
This is delicious! My husband loved it too so I’ll be making it often. I thought he’d be off on the beans but he liked them.
This was just delicious! Turned out perfect! The whole family loved it! Will def be making it again!