Tray-Baked Chicken With Butter Beans, Leeks and Spinach

Cooking everything together in one pan has some great advantages – all the prep work is done up front, so you can get on with other things once it’s in the oven, the flavours really come together as they cook and there is only one pan to wash up when you’

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180˚C/gas 4. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Place a large roasting tray on the hob to warm up and add the oil. Once hot, brown the chicken pieces on all sides until nicely coloured. Turn the chicken skin side up.

Step 3

Add the garlic to the tray, cut side down, then add the leeks and stir around in the oil.

Step 4

Pour in the white wine and allow to bubble for 2 minutes, then add the stock. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom.

Step 5

Turn off the heat and add the thyme sprigs, butter beans and spinach, nestling them between the chicken pieces. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and mix everything together, then put the tray into the preheated oven. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Give the tray a stir occasionally to make sure everything is cooking evenly.

Step 6

Remove the tray from the oven and leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving in warm shallow bowls.

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