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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet

A flavorful and easy one-pan dish featuring tender chicken breasts sautéed with garlic, lemon, and fresh green beans, all cooked in a rich butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Vegetables
  • 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium lemon juiced and zested
Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium

Method
 

Cooking Chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Cooking Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the green beans and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, and bring to a simmer.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the top.
  2. Cover and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  3. Garnish with lemon zest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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