Description
Whip up this garlic parmesan chicken with green beans for a quick dinner that brings serious flavor to your table. Crispy chicken meets tender green beans, creating a simple meal perfect for busy weeknights when comfort and taste matter most.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Green Vegetables:
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley
Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat your chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps create a better sear.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper evenly across both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F) until the oil shimmers and looks slightly rippled.
- Add 2 cups trimmed green beans to the skillet and sauté for exactly 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Push green beans to one side of the skillet and add chicken breasts to the empty space.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on the first side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Flip chicken and immediately sprinkle ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese over each breast.
- Reduce heat to medium-low (325°F), cover skillet, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and chicken reaches 165°F.
- Mince 4 cloves of garlic and scatter over the top of the chicken for extra flavor.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a light sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
Notes
- Pat chicken thoroughly to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a better sear and crispy exterior.
- When seasoning chicken, press the spices gently into the meat to help them adhere and create a more flavorful crust.
- For a low-carb option, swap green beans with roasted zucchini or asparagus to keep the same cooking method.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged for a richer, more complex flavor that melts more smoothly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg