Description
This one-pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is the ultimate quick and healthy dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then simmered in a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce with crisp-tender green beans. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally (or 4 small chicken fillets)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp honey (optional, for balance)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Green Beans:
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken fillets with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken fillets and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Green Beans:
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in the green beans and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
- Melt the butter in the skillet and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes, letting the flavors combine.
- Combine Everything:
- Return the chicken and green beans to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and beans. Simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes to heat everything through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add some lemon zest to the sauce.
- To make this dish keto-friendly, omit the honey.
- Feel free to swap green beans with asparagus or broccoli for variety.
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.