Two-Bean Blackened Chicken Skillet

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A smoky, spicy skillet with blackened chicken and a medley of kidney beans and black beans. This Southern US-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, kidney beans, black beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Southern US cuisine 500 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat 4 bone-in chicken thighs dry and season with 1 tbsp blackened seasoning, pressing it into the skin.
  2. Step 2: Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and crispy, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 cup kidney beans and 1 cup black beans. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the beans are heated through and the mixture is slightly thickened.
  4. Step 4: Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the beans. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the beans are coated in the smoky seasoning.

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