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creamy chicken thigh meal

One-Pan Creamy Chicken Thighs with Beet Greens 

Amber Bondar
A cozy, 30-minute one-pan dinner with juicy chicken thighs, garden vegetables, and earthy beet greens simmered in a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for late summer into fall.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 6
Calories 626 kcal

Equipment

  • Jumbo Cooker AKA Deep Frying Pan
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring cup
  • Colander
  • Tablespoon
  • Teaspoon
  • Stirring Implement

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Chicken Thighs Boneless Skinless
  • 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 Lrg Garlic Cloves Chopped
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ Tsp Dried Tarragon
  • 2 Cups Carrots Peeled and Sliced
  • 2 Cups Green Beans Topped, Tailed, And Cut In Half
  • 3 Cups Beet Greens Stems Removed, Chopped
  • 1 Cup Corn Canned and Drained
  • 1 Tbsp Paprika
  • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tbsp Cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Wash, chop vegetables and set everything out before cooking.
  • Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium.
    3 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Add garlic and chicken thighs. Brown 3 minutes per side, seasoning with salt, pepper, and tarragon.
    8 Chicken Thighs, 3 Lrg Garlic, 1 Tsp Salt, 1 Tsp Black Pepper, ½ Tsp Dried Tarragon
  • Add hearty vegetables. Stir in carrots and green beans. Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
    2 Cups Carrots, 2 Cups Green Beans
  • Add beet greens, cover again, and let steam down for about 3 minutes.
    3 Cups Beet Greens
  • Stir in drained canned corn.
    1 Cup Corn
  • In a small bowl, whisk a little of the milk, Dijon, and cornstarch into a slurry.
    2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard, 2 Tbsp Cornstarch, 2 Cups Milk
  • Pour remaining milk into the saucepan and stir. Then add the slurry and keep stirring as it thickens.
    2 Cups Milk
  • Once thickened add the parmesan and paprika and give it a final stir before serving.
    1 Tbsp Paprika, 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese

Notes

Amber’s Tips 💡

🍳 Let it sizzle. Give the chicken thighs time to brown — that golden crust is where the flavor magic starts.
🥬 Greens go last. Beet tops wilt fast, so toss them in right before the finish line for the best texture.
🧀 Cheese your way. Love it creamy? Keep the full Parmesan. Want it lighter? Reduce the amount — or skip it altogether and still enjoy a tasty, cozy sauce.
🥖 Don’t forget the dippers. Crusty bread, warm rolls, or even naan are perfect for mopping up the sauce.
🔥 Stir while it thickens. Once the slurry and cheese go in, keep things moving so the sauce stays silky smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 626kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 37gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 169mgSodium: 933mgPotassium: 896mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 9588IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 394mgIron: 4mg
Keyword beans, Beets, carrots, chicken thighs, corn
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