This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is a quick, one-pan dinner that’s bursting with bright, zesty flavor. The chicken is juicy and golden, the green beans are crisp-tender, and everything is coated in a silky lemon-garlic butter sauce. It’s healthy, satisfying, and ready in under 30 minutes!
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6 chicken thighs)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
For the Sauce & Green Beans:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
½ cup chicken broth (or white wine)
½ pound (225 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Season and sear the chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
2. Cook the green beans
In the same skillet, add a small splash of chicken broth if needed.
Add green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bright green and just tender.
Remove and set aside with the chicken.
3. Make the lemon garlic butter sauce
Reduce heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet.
When melted, stir in garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth (or white wine).
Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan — that’s where all the flavor is!
Simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce slightly reduces and thickens.
4. Combine and finish
Return chicken and green beans to the skillet.
Spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over everything.
Simmer for 2–3 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the chicken warm through.
5. Serve
Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices.
Serve immediately with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up that amazing sauce.
Tips & Variations
Spice it up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter sauce for a little heat.
Creamy option: Stir in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or a spoonful of cream cheese for a silky lemon-butter cream sauce.
Veggie swap: Try broccoli, asparagus, or zucchini in place of green beans.
Meal prep: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days — reheat gently to maintain moisture.
This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is simple, bright, and incredibly flavorful — the kind of dish that feels fancy but comes together in no time.
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