Lemon Butter Chicken and Green Beans

Lemon Butter Chicken and Green Beans

Author: Calvin Rourke Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins
Yield: 4 servings Category: Chicken Recipes Cuisine: American Diet: None

Description

This Lemon Butter Chicken and Green Beans recipe is an easy, flavorful dish that combines succulent chicken with vibrant green beans, all dressed in a zesty lemon butter sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups fresh green beans
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. In the same skillet, add butter, garlic, lemon juice, and zest.
  5. Once melted, add green beans and stir to coat.
  6. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes, or until green beans are tender.
  7. Serve the chicken with green beans on the side, drizzled with the lemon butter sauce.

Notes

  1. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. Make sure not to overcook the green beans to maintain their bright color and crunch.