Garlic Butter Crispy Chicken with Creamy Beans

 I first saw this recipe on Instagram and had to try because Jackie of Pinch of Yum said this is one of her favorite dinners she's ever made!  Garlic butter spooned over crispy chicken cutlets and served over delicious creamy beans.  What’s not to love?  It's so good!  Check out her blog here, with step by step instructions and so many great recipes.

INGREDIENTS

Crispy Chicken:

• 4 small or 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• salt and pepper
• avocado oil spray

Creamy Beans:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced (if you don’t have shallots, use 1/4 diced onion)
• 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 or minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
•  freshly grated Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep Chicken: Place chicken breast between plastic wrap or parchment paper and use a meat mallet or heavy skitter to pound them to a uniform 1/4 inch thickness. (If using 2 large breast cut each in two)
2. Dip and Coat: Prepare three containers: the flour, the eggs, and the panko.  Sprinkle the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken piece lightly in the flour, then egg, and finally panko, pressing to coat. Set aside until you’re ready to cook them.
3. Creamy Beans: Sauté the shallot until softened. Add the tomatoes and a pinch of salt; cover and let them cook for 5 minutes on a low boil until softened.
4. Add the beans, marinara sauce, and broth; simmer  on a low boil for 5-8 minutes, then turn off the heat and stir in the cream and the basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
5. Cook Chicken:  While the beans are cooking, spritz the chicken with avocado oil spray to coat evenly. Air fry at 375 for 6 minutes each side, until chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
6. Garlic Butter: Mix the melted butter, garlic, and parsley. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the crispy chicken, and sprinkle Parmesan on top. Slice the chicken into strips.
7. Serve: Plate the beans in a shallow bowl or pasta dish. Arrange the garlic butter chicken on top. Garnish with extra basil, Parmesan, and even a drizzle of good olive oil. Delicious!