Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
A delightful dinner option featuring tender chicken and fresh green beans coated in a creamy lemon garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups green beans Must be trimmed
- 3 tablespoons butter For the sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 piece lemon, juiced Adjust according to taste preference
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking chicken
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add green beans and lemon juice, cooking until the green beans are tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon slices if desired.
Notes
This dish pairs beautifully with rice or mashed potatoes and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.