This easy skillet dinner is cozy, quick, and perfect for busy weeknights. Bite-size chicken breast pieces cook up juicy and golden alongside crisp-tender green beans. Everything comes together in one pan for simple cleanup and big comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
- Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add green beans to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and green beans are crisp-tender.
- Stir in butter and lemon juice, then remove from heat and serve warm.
Tip: If your skillet runs hot, lower the heat slightly after adding the green beans to keep everything tender and juicy.
Make this simple skillet chicken once, and it may just earn a weekly spot on your dinner plan.
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Skillet Chicken Breast with Green Beans
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Easy one-pan skillet chicken breast cooked in bite-size pieces with crisp-tender green beans for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken pieces, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
3. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add green beans to the skillet and stir to combine.
5. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and green beans are crisp-tender.
6. Stir in butter and lemon juice, then remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
Cutting the chicken into even bite-size pieces helps it cook quickly and stay juicy in the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American