Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is a quick, flavorful dish that transforms weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection and tossed with vibrant green beans in a rich garlic butter sauce, all enhanced by the bright zing of fresh lemon juice. Ready in just 30 minutes, this meal is both satisfying and visually stunning, making it ideal for busy families or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop the garlic and trim the green beans.
- Pat chicken breasts dry; season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter until bubbly. Sear chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about one minute). Add chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a simmer.
- Toss in green beans, coating them with the sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender yet vibrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet; let simmer for another minute or two before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with green beans (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg