Description
Garlic Chicken with Green Beans is a delicious and healthy dish that combines tender chicken with fresh green beans, all infused with the rich flavor of garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh green beans
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the green beans and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add lemon juice, and toss everything together.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and olive oil for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Garlic Chicken, Green Beans, Healthy Recipe, Quick Dinner