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Quick Chicken Breast and Green Beans

A simple and delicious meal made with tender chicken breasts and crisp green beans, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 200g green beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and green beans, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the beans are tender.
  4. Serve the chicken breasts with green beans and drizzle with lemon juice if desired.

Notes

For extra nutrition, feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots. Using fresh green beans will give you the best texture, but frozen ones work in a pinch.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Paleo

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: chicken, quick meal, green beans, weeknight dinner, healthy recipe