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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
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A vibrant and comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a luscious garlic butter sauce brightened with fresh lemon, paired with crisp green beans. Ready in under 30 minutes, this Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Vegetables

  • 8 oz fresh green beans, trimmed

Cooking Fats

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Flavorings

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley or thyme (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. This helps achieve a beautiful golden crust during cooking.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Garlic and Green Beans: Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the green beans and sauté them until they become tender-crisp, approximately 5 minutes.
  4. Add Lemon Flavor and Combine: Pour in the lemon juice and sprinkle the lemon zest over the green beans. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the buttery sauce over each piece. Let everything warm together for 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld perfectly.

Notes

  • Let the chicken sear undisturbed to develop a golden crust and lock in juices.
  • Use fresh lemon zest for a bright, fresh flavor that bottled juice alone can’t replicate.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking and proper browning of the chicken.
  • Use room temperature chicken for faster, more even cooking.
  • Adjust cooking time of green beans to your preferred level of crispness or softness.

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