![Chicken Legs with Pesto, Butter Beans & Kale](https://recipes.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/chicken-legs-with-pesto-butter-beans-kale_26f1ec0d37bfbb02cf235cfeac001fea.jpeg)
Photos of Chicken Legs with Pesto, Butter Beans & Kale Recipe
How To Make Chicken Legs with Pesto, Butter Beans & Kale
From frying, roasting, grilling to slow-cooking, these chicken recipes are sure to hit the spot for our favorite lean meat to bring out the flavors in every meal that chicken lovers can’t resist.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken legs
- 4 tbsp of pesto
- 1 can of butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups of kale, chopped
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
-
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
-
Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper, then rub each leg with 1 tbsp of pesto.
-
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken legs and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned.
-
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
-
In the meantime, heat the remaining olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add the butter beans and cook for 4-5 minutes, until heated through.
-
Add the chopped kale to the pan with the beans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until wilted.
-
Serve the chicken legs on a bed of kale and butter beans, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 24g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 160mg
- Sodium : 500mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 10g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 40g
Was this page helpful?
Have your own special recipe to share? Submit Your Recipe Today!