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Chicken Green Bean Skillet

This simply delicious Chicken Green Bean Skillet is an easy way to eat healthy on a busy day. Seasoned chunks of tender chicken and fresh green beans with a lemony garlic butter sauce cook in one skillet in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken green bean skillet
Servings: 4
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Arrange green beans in a microwave-safe dish (I used a pie plate) with ½ cup water. Cook for 4 minutes, until just barely fork tender but still crisp (they will finish cooking in the skillet).
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, onion powder, smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch skillet or sauté pan over MEDIUM heat. Add the chicken, spread it out into one layer, and increase the heat to MEDIUM-HIGH. Cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes then sprinkle the seasoning mix over the top and stir. Cook, stirring occasionally for another 5 to 6 minutes, or until cooked through. If the chicken browns too quickly, lower the heat. Remove the skillet from the heat, transfer the chicken to a plate, and set it aside.
  • In the same skillet, over MEDIUM-LOW heat melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add the partially cooked green beans, half of the parsley, garlic, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the lemon juice and chicken broth, increase the heat to MEDIUM-HIGH, and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 minutes to reduce the liquid a little.
  • Add the chicken back to the skillet and toss with the green beans and remaining parsley. Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 721mg | Potassium: 926mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1497IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg