Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans is a quick and delicious weeknight meal that combines tender chicken breasts with vibrant green beans, all enveloped in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce. This one-pan wonder is perfect for busy schedules or special occasions, allowing you to whip up a delightful dish in just 30 minutes. Enjoy the savory flavors and comforting aromas as you gather around the dinner table with your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and add minced garlic; stir until fragrant (about one minute). Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice on top of the chicken.
- Toss green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper before adding them to the baking dish alongside the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g) with green beans
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg