Description
Chicken Breast and Green Beans is the ultimate quick, healthy, and satisfying dinner. Juicy pan-seared chicken pairs with blistered green beans and garlic, finished with a squeeze of lemon for brightness. A one-pan, protein-packed meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb total)
1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 lemon, juiced (optional, but recommended)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and rest.
3. In the same skillet, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add green beans and sauté 5–6 minutes until lightly blistered.
4. Add minced garlic to skillet with green beans. Cook 1 minute until fragrant, stirring often.
5. Slice rested chicken and return to skillet with green beans. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything, toss gently, and serve immediately.
Notes
Pat chicken dry for the best sear.
Do not overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed.
Let chicken rest before slicing to retain juices.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3–4 days.
Reheat in a skillet for best texture; microwave if short on time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Healthy, One-Pan
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with green beans
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg