Maria Miller 
Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans is an easy one-pan meal packed with tender chicken, crisp green beans, and plenty of rich garlic butter flavor. It comes together quickly and makes a delicious dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to a bowl and season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Cook the green beans: Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet. Add the green beans and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Stir occasionally.
- Add the garlic butter: Add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Combine everything: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together. Cook for another 1–2 minutes so the chicken and green beans are coated in the garlic butter.
- Finish and serve: Add fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot with rice, potatoes, or crusty bread.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
