30-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken & Green Beans
30-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken & Green Beans is a fast and flavorful weeknight meal that transforms your dining experience. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection and tossed with vibrant green beans, all enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce. This dish not only satisfies cravings but also impresses family and guests alike, making it the ideal solution for busy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: mince garlic and trim green beans.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil until bubbly.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; add to skillet and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and green beans; stir gently to combine.
- Drizzle soy sauce and lemon juice over the mixture; toss until evenly coated and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzling remaining sauce over the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with green beans (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg