Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
This one-skillet Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is easy to make and bursting with flavor. The chicken thighs and green beans are cooked together in a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce, making it an irresistible dish!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon paprika
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Green Beans:
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
For Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Season the Chicken
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and paprika.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
Step 3: Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the butter.
Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, mixing well to combine.
Step 4: Cook the Green Beans
Push the garlic butter sauce to one side of the pan.
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the other side and toss in the green beans.
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Sauté for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but crisp.
Step 5: Combine Everything
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the green beans.
Spoon some of the lemon garlic butter sauce over the chicken.
Let everything heat together for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 6: Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.