Description
This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet recipe is a delicious one-pan meal that is quick and easy to make. Tender chicken breasts are cooked to perfection in a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce, alongside fresh green beans for a wholesome and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Green Beans:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and butter, then sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes, scraping up browned bits.
- Cook the Green Beans: Add green beans, cover, and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with green beans
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
