Name: Marry Me Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

Balancing Bowls Verified

January 27, 2026

This dish has everything you want in a comforting, satisfying dinner-rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. Inspired by the viral "Marry Me Chicken" recipe, this version swaps out the chicken for white beans, giving you a creamy texture and plant-based protein that will have everyone at the table swooning. Whether you serve it with crusty bread, pasta, or roasted veggies, it's bound to become a regular rotation in your meal plan.

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Marry Me Beans

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and salt, and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavors.

Using an immersion blender, blend one can of the white beans with one cup of water.

Add the remaining whole beans, chicken broth and blended beans, stirring to combine.Cook for 5-10 minutes until your reach a creamy consistency.

Stir in the Parmesan until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Sun-Dried Tomato Magic 🌞
Rehydrate sun-dried tomatoes in hot chicken broth for 10 minutes before adding to intensify their rich, concentrated flavor profile.
Bean Texture Perfection 🫘
If using canned beans, always rinse thoroughly and pat dry to prevent excess moisture and ensure a creamy, not watery, final dish.
Herb Layer Technique 🌿
Add dried herbs like thyme and oregano early in the cooking process, but reserve fresh basil leaves for a vibrant garnish just before serving.
Umami Depth Hack 🧄
Crush your garlic instead of mincing to release more oils and develop a deeper, more complex flavor foundation.
Parmesan Melt Trick 🧀
Grate Parmesan fresh and add off the heat to prevent separation, allowing residual warmth to gently melt the cheese.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.