Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken & Green Beans Skillet: A Flavorful Delight!
A delicious and easy-to-make skillet dish featuring tender chicken and fresh green beans, all coated in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce.
- 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
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the butter and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the green beans and cook for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, mixing well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce and green beans.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg