Description
Sizzling lemon garlic butter chicken and green beans skillet makes your dinner table come alive with fresh, zesty flavors that dance between tangy and rich. Crisp green beans nestled alongside perfectly seasoned chicken create a simple one-pan meal that brings comfort and satisfaction to your evening meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 cups green beans
Seasonings and Flavorings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Fat:
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Combine 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Thoroughly coat 4 chicken breasts with this seasoning mixture.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Swirl the pan to coat the bottom evenly.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter. Sauté for 30 seconds until the garlic becomes aromatic and starts to turn golden.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts into the skillet. Cook for 6 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Flip chicken breasts and cook the second side for 5-6 minutes. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add 2 cups of trimmed green beans around the chicken in the skillet. Spread them in a single layer.
- Squeeze juice from 1 whole lemon over the chicken and green beans. Sprinkle lemon zest across the entire dish.
- Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes until green beans are crisp-tender and chicken is completely cooked through.
Notes
- Select bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts for maximum flavor and juiciness during cooking.
- Fresh green beans work best, but frozen can substitute if washed and patted completely dry before adding to skillet.
- Use unsalted butter to control salt levels and prevent the dish from becoming too salty when seasoning.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer, ensuring it reaches 165°F for safe consumption without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg