Description
A quick and delicious weeknight meal featuring tender chicken breasts and perfectly steamed green beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups green beans (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour olive oil into the skillet, then add the chicken. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Toss in the green beans during the last few minutes to steam them alongside the chicken.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side if desired.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for perfect doneness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg