One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans
A cozy and comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts sautéed with garlic and fresh green beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups green beans, trimmed
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by patting it dry and seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Incorporate the green beans, sautéing them for about 5 minutes or to desired tenderness.
- Final taste check and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Plate and serve the dish, drizzling any remaining garlic butter over it.
Notes
For a zesty flavor, try adding lemon juice and zest, or substitute chicken with cauliflower for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: chicken, green beans, garlic butter, one-pan meal, quick dinner, comfort food