30-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken & Green Beans
30-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken & Green Beans is the ultimate quick yet gourmet meal that transforms your weeknight dinners. Featuring succulent chicken breasts bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce and paired with vibrant, crisp green beans, this dish tantalizes your taste buds in just half an hour. Ideal for busy evenings or special occasions, it guarantees delightful flavors and effortless preparation, making it a favorite among home cooks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter and minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add green beans and cook for approximately 4 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet, drizzle with soy sauce and honey mixture along with lemon juice. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzled with remaining sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with green beans (280g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic before cooking. - Swap green beans with broccoli or asparagus if desired. - Use room temperature chicken for more even cooking.