Quick Chicken Breast and Green Beans
A wholesome meal featuring tender chicken breasts and vibrant green beans, ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and green beans to the skillet in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Sauté until the green beans are tender yet bright green, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges for extra freshness.
Notes
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to keep it juicy. Feel free to substitute green beans with asparagus or broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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