Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is a quick and delightful one-pan meal that elevates your dinner with vibrant flavors. Juicy chicken breasts are seared until golden, then paired with fresh green beans in a luscious lemon garlic butter sauce. This dish transforms any night into a culinary celebration, perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Sear seasoned chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Introduce fresh green beans and chicken broth; stir well, cover, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until beans are tender yet crisp.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and add another tablespoon of butter; let simmer for one more minute.
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining sauce over each portion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with green beans (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg