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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
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A vibrant and wholesome one-pan meal featuring tender lemon garlic butter chicken breasts and crisp green beans. This quick and easy skillet recipe bursts with fresh flavors and requires minimal cleanup, making it perfect for weeknight dinners that are both healthy and satisfying.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 thin-cut or pounded chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Vegetables

  • 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Sauce and Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Trim the green beans and mince the garlic. Zest and juice the lemon. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them with salt and pepper to enhance flavor absorption.
  2. Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté the green beans and garlic: In the same skillet, add additional olive oil if needed. Add the green beans and minced garlic, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until the beans are tender-crisp and the garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Create the lemon garlic butter sauce: Lower the heat and add butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet. Stir continuously as the butter melts, combining all flavors into a silky, vibrant sauce.
  5. Combine and finish: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce and green beans over the top, and cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld perfectly before serving.

Notes

  • Pat chicken dry before searing for a perfect, flavorful crust.
  • Cook chicken in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure proper browning.
  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest flavor.
  • Add garlic last and cook briefly to prevent bitterness from burning.
  • Let cooked chicken rest for a couple of minutes to retain juices and tenderness.

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