One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
You can make this incredibly flavorful, healthy dinner with minimal cleanup. This one-pan lemon garlic butter chicken and green beans skillet is ready fast, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Total Time: 28 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces evenly with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the trimmed green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes until they start to become tender-crisp.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the liquid simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in the butter and Italian seasoning until the butter melts and forms a light sauce.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat everything in the sauce.
- If your skillet is oven-safe, place it under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is slightly reduced. If not, cover the skillet and cook on low heat until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from heat. If using, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss gently. Serve immediately for a quick dinner idea.
Notes
- For a low carb chicken and green beans meal, skip the optional Parmesan cheese or use a small amount.
- If you prefer chicken thighs, cut them into bite-sized pieces and adjust the initial cooking time slightly.
- This recipe is excellent for minimal cleanup chicken dinner goals since it uses just one pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110