One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans
A comforting and elegant one-pan meal featuring tender garlic butter chicken and vibrant green beans, perfect for busy kitchens.
- 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
- 1.5 lbs (680g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb (450g) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tbsp (42g) butter, divided
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth (or water)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and onion powder, making sure each piece is evenly coated.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and shimmering.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, the minced garlic, and the trimmed green beans. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the green beans begin to brighten.
- Pour in the chicken broth (or water), then cover the skillet and allow the green beans to steam for 2 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together to coat the chicken and green beans in the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Pairs well with fluffy rice or quinoa to soak up the garlic butter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg