Chicken Drumsticks with Green Beans in Tomato Sauce

Who doesn't know this classic homemade dish? Like every beloved family recipe, it comes in countless versions — Mom's, Dad's, Grandma's, or maybe Auntie's. Some versions are complicated and involve endless preparation steps (not for us!), while others are simple and practical, just the way we like them.

If you somehow haven't encountered it before, imagine tender chicken drumsticks nestled in a rich, thick tomato sauce filled with heaps of green beans. The best part? It takes just 10 minutes to prepare, then you can leave it to simmer for an hour and return to a comforting, flavorful meal that disappears from the table in record time.

It's so easy to make that you'll find yourself preparing it again and again. And if you forget, don't worry — your children will remind you, because it's destined to become a family favorite.

Ready to give it a try?

Chicken Drumsticks with Green Beans in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients (Serves 5–6)

• 6–7 chicken drumsticks (with or without skin, according to preference)

• 1 package (600g / 21 oz) frozen green beans

• 2 onions, chopped

• 2 jars or cans pasta sauce or shakshuka sauce

• Olive oil or canola oil

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin

• A pinch of black pepper

• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. In a wide pot, such as a fish pot or large sauté pan, heat a little olive oil or canola oil and sauté the onions until golden.

2. Add the tomato sauce and 2 full cups of water. Stir well and bring to a boil over high heat. The sauce should be thick but still pourable — not watery, but not paste-like either.

3. Add the frozen green beans, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

4. Arrange the chicken drumsticks on top of the sauce in a circular pattern.

5. Using a spoon, ladle some of the sauce over the drumsticks.

6. Cover the pot and bring it back to a boil (the frozen beans and chicken will cool the sauce).

7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour.

8. Check occasionally to make sure there is enough liquid in the pot. If needed, add a little water — but don't overdo it.

Serving Suggestion

Serve hot with simple white rice. The rice soaks up the rich tomato sauce beautifully, making this a comforting, family-friendly meal that's sure to become a regular on your menu.