– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– Juice of 2 lemons (plus lemon slices for garnish)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
With these simple ingredients gathered, you are on your way to creating an incredibly tasty meal.
Creating Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is as easy as following these steps:
1. Prepare Ingredients: Trim the green beans and mince the garlic. Zest and juice the lemons.
2. Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry, season them with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. Heat Skillet: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
4. Cook Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
5. Sauté Green Beans: In the same skillet, add the trimmed green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
6. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
7. Make Sauce: Pour in the lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits in the skillet. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
8. Combine: Return the chicken breasts back to the skillet, coating them with the lemon garlic sauce.
9. Add Remaining Butter: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Allow it to melt into the sauce.
10. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.
These straightforward steps will guide you through preparing this incredible dish seamlessly.