When you're short on time but craving a delicious and wholesome meal, a one-pan dish is a lifesaver. This lemon garlic butter chicken and green beans skillet is the perfect solution – it's quick to make, bursting with flavor, and requires minimal cleanup.
Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, while fresh green beans add a pop of color and crunch. Whether you're cooking for a busy weeknight dinner or hosting a casual gathering, this skillet meal is sure to impress with its simplicity and taste.
Ingredients: For the Chicken: – 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast – Salt and pepper, to taste – 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 4 cloves garlic, minced – Zest of 1 lemon – Juice of 1 lemon – 4 tablespoons unsalted butter – 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
For the Green Beans: – 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed – 2 tablespoons olive oil – 2 cloves garlic, minced – Salt and pepper, to taste
. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and unsalted butter to the skillet. Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is well combined.
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