Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is a quick and delicious one-pan meal that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with crisp green beans in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce. This delightful dish is perfect for busy weeknights, as it offers vibrant flavors and a mouthwatering aroma that will leave your family eagerly anticipating dinner. Enjoy this visually stunning dish that’s sure to impress at any table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to create a flavorful base.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Once the skillet is hot, sear the chicken for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken carefully and add minced garlic around the pieces. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and stir gently to combine with melted butter.
- Toss in fresh green beans, stirring everything together. Cover briefly for about 3 minutes until beans are bright green yet crunchy.
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining buttery sauce over the chicken and green beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg