Description
This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. Tender chicken, crisp green beans, and a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce come together in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Green Beans:
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
For the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant. Add the green beans and sauté until tender-crisp.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the chicken to the skillet. Add lemon juice and zest, stirring to coat everything in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Asparagus or broccoli can be used instead of green beans.
- Pair with rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
