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Golden Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Crisp Green Beans

A one-pan meal of golden chicken bites and crisp green beans in a luscious lemon garlic butter sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and green beans. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce coats everything.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley or lemon zest. You can use chicken thighs if preferred.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Protein: 38 g