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Easy Chicken and Green Beans Skillet Dinner

A quick and satisfying one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken and vibrant green beans, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Boneless and skinless preferred
  • 2 cups green beans (fresh or frozen) Trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced) Add flavor
  • Salt and pepper to taste Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (optional) For extra flavor
  • 1 piece lemon (for zest and juice, optional) For brightness

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet to warm it up again.
  7. If desired, add lemon juice and zest for extra flavor.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

This dish keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months. For extra crunch, add toasted almonds or walnuts before serving.