Description
This Chicken Green Bean Skillet recipe is a delicious one-pan meal that is quick and easy to make. Tender chicken pieces are cooked with fresh green beans in a flavorful buttery and lemony sauce.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs) cut into bite-size pieces
Green Beans:
- 12 ounces green beans trimmed
Seasoning Mix:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Other:
- 1 lemon juiced (plus lemon slices for garnish)
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes or to taste
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley divided
Instructions
- Microwave Green Beans: Arrange green beans in a microwave-safe dish with water. Cook for 4 minutes until barely fork-tender.
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: Combine Italian seasoning, onion powder, smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet. Cook chicken, then sprinkle with seasoning mix. Cook until done, then set aside.
- Cook Green Beans: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, add green beans, parsley, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Add lemon juice and chicken broth, then cook to reduce liquid.
- Combine and Serve: Add chicken back to the skillet, toss with green beans and parsley. Garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the green beans; they should be crisp-tender.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs and spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
