Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans
A quick and comforting dish featuring tender chicken and crisp green beans sautéed in garlic butter, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 4 tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the green beans and cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss everything together to combine well.
- Heat everything through briefly, just until warmed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your meal!
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken in garlic and herbs for an hour before cooking. Adjust seasonings to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg