Quick Chicken Breast and Green Beans
A simple and scrumptious one-skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts and vibrant green beans, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Season both chicken breasts liberally with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and let it heat up.
- Once hot, place the seasoned chicken breasts in the pan. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they reach a nice golden-brown and are cooked through.
- In the final few minutes of cooking, toss in the green beans.
- Cook the green beans until they are tender but still crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- Plate the chicken and green beans together, and serve with lemon wedges for a zesty finish.
Notes
Ensure your skillet is preheated for a perfect sear. For softer green beans, add them earlier in the cooking process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg