Description
Chicken Green Bean Skillet is a quick and satisfying one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken with crisp green beans in a savory sauce. This vibrant dish offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With its easy preparation and minimal cleanup, you can serve up a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by washing and trimming the green beans and dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sear until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and green beans; cook until the beans are bright green (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Let it simmer gently for another 3-5 minutes.
- Finish with a sprinkle of smoked paprika, then serve hot over rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg