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Chicken with Creamy Pastina

This chicken with creamy pastina is lemony, dilly, and bursting with flavor for an easy weeknight dinner recipe.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Inactive time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 737kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Brown the chicken:

  • Pat the chicken dry and season it with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Preheat the oven to 400ºF.

  • Heat 2 teaspoons neutral oil in an ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, in an even layer and cook without moving for 5 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Once the chicken releases easily, flip it and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate, leaving any fond in the skillet.

Sauté the aromatics:

  • Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the canned white beans and 1 cup chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

Roast the chicken:

  • Arrange the chicken on top of the beans. Turn off the heat and transfer to the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F.

Cook the pastina:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pastina according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Finish the creamy pastina:

  • Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Return the pot of beans to a rapid simmer over medium heat. Add the cream, cooked pastina, lemon juice, frozen peas, and fresh dill. Simmer for 5 minutes until the peas are bright green. Taste and add salt and pepper.

To serve:

  • Arrange the cooked chicken on top of the creamy pastina. Serve with more fresh dill and lemon wedges. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 737kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 39g | Sodium: 1547mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 42mg
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