Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is a mouthwatering one-pan meal that effortlessly combines juicy chicken, crisp green beans, and a zesty lemon garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. The harmonious blend of buttery richness and fresh herbs creates a comforting culinary experience that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Trim the green beans and slice the chicken into uniform pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Add sliced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and green beans to the skillet; sauté for another 3-4 minutes until beans are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, honey, chicken broth, and thyme; pour over the skillet mixture.
- Simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to meld flavors while keeping the chicken juicy.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of buttery sauce on top; garnish with additional thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg