Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is a vibrant one-pan meal that combines tender chicken breasts and fresh green beans in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering zesty flavors and buttery goodness that will delight your taste buds. With minimal prep time and easy cooking steps, you’ll have a delicious dinner ready in no time. Experience the joy of cooking as the delightful aroma fills your kitchen, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the green beans by washing them under cold water and trimming the ends.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until bubbly. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Once browned, add minced garlic and green beans to the skillet; stir for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any bits stuck to the pan. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish by adding the remaining butter to create a rich sauce that coats both the chicken and green beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 363
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 535mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 126mg