Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan dish that brings together tender chicken breasts and crisp green beans in a luscious lemon-garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it a go-to favorite for families seeking delicious comfort food without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp of butter until melted.
- 2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika; sear in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate flavor; simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5. Stir in green beans and cook for another 3–4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- 6. Finish with remaining butter before serving; drizzle sauce over chicken and green beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 110mg