Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make recipe that combines tender chicken, crisp green beans, and a tangy lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by seasoning them with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the green beans to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are crisp-tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the lemon juice over the chicken and green beans.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
This recipe can be easily customized by adding lemon zest for extra flavor or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Frozen green beans can be used as a substitute for fresh ones, just make sure to thaw them before cooking.
Serve with mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Chicken, Skillet Recipe, Green Beans, Quick and Easy