Anti-Inflammatory Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is a healthy main course. It is so flavorful that everybody will surely have this dish. It contains chicken breasts, green beans, extra-virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, fresh garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh parsley. This easy skillet has unsalted butter in it, so it’s not suitable for a non-dairy diet. We have to use vegan butter or extra olive oil instead if required. We can easily prepare this skillet for later use as it stores nicely. Serve this Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet with quinoa, cucumber tomato salad, garlic herb bread, or roasted broccoli.
STATS:
- Caloric count: 365 kcal
- Prep Duration: Ten minutes
- Serving Size: 1 & ½ cups
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Chef’s knife
- Wooden spoon
- Meat thermometer
INGREDIENTS:
- 1½ pounds chicken breasts
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 6 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN:
- We have to utilize the chicken breasts to make this skillet. It is a lean source of protein & makes the dish filling. We have to cut the chicken into even pieces so they get cooked equally.
GREEN BEANS:
- Add the fresh green beans to add fiber, vitamins, & crisp texture. We have to trim the ends before cooking & don’t overcook them so they retain some bite.
OLIVE OIL:
- Add the olive oil to offer a rich taste & beneficial fats. It also works nicely with the fresh garlic and herbs to create a flavorful skillet.
GARLIC:
- Add the fresh garlic to offer the real savory taste in the skillet. We have to mince it finely so it distributes equally in the butter sauce.
BUTTER:
- Add the unsalted butter to create an indulgent & smooth sauce. We can use it with olive oil so the dish gets a buttery flavor without depending on a large quantity of butter.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We have to dry the chicken with paper towels, then sprinkle the herbs and seasoning on it.
- Now add the olive oil to the pan and heat it on a moderate flame.
- Add the chicken pieces in one layer and cook for five to seven minutes; flip the sides in between, till it gets golden and soft.
- Then add one spoon of oil in the same pan, then include the green beans.
- Cook these beans for four to five minutes by mixing them till they get slightly soft and bright green.
- Then include the butter and garlic in it and cook for one minute by mixing it till it gets aromatic.
- Include the chicken broth and scrape the brown bits from the bottom.
- Add the chicken to the pan, then sprinkle the red pepper flakes if required.
- Simmer the dish for five to seven minutes till the chicken reaches 74° C, and the sauce gets thick lightly.
- Put the pan on a shelf & add the lemon zest, parsley, & lemon juice, then serve the dish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
GRAINS:
- Quinoa
- Wild Rice
- Farro
LOW-CARB OPTIONS:
- Zucchini Noodles
- Mashed Cauliflower
- Roasted Broccoli
SALADS:
- Greek Salad
- Arugula Salad
- Spinach Salad
BREAD:
- Whole-Grain Bread
- Garlic Herb Bread
- Sourdough Bread
TIPS:
- Make the same size pieces so the chicken gets cooked in equal time.
- Add the fresh lemon juice to add a bright & strong taste.
- You can cover the pan for two to three minutes to make the green beans soft.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the remaining dish to the vessel and store for three to four days.
FREEZER:
- Add the chicken & beans to the container and freeze for 2 months.
FAQs:
Will I utilize the chicken thighs to make this dish?
- Yes, we utilize the chicken thighs to prepare the dish juicy & extra tasty. It will offer an indulgent flavor.
Can I make the skillet spicy?
- Yes, add chili flakes or cayenne pepper to make the skillet spicy.
How to prepare the non-dairy dish?
- Add the extra olive oil or vegan butter to make the dish non-dairy.
Is this green bean skillet good for the keto diet?
- Yes, this skillet is good for the keto diet, especially with the above-mentioned ingredients.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Total Fat: 18 g
Serving Size: 1 & ½ cups
Calories: 365 kcal
Sodium: 520 mg
Net Carbs: 7 g
Iron: 2 mg
Potassium: 780 mg
Total Carbs: 10 g
Vitamin A: 650 mcg
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Fiber: 3 g
Calcium: 65 mg
Protein: 43 g
Portion: 4
