Description
A simple yet delicious dish featuring tender chicken breasts and crisp green beans, flavored with garlic and olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon juice for seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- In the same pan, add the green beans and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the beans are tender yet crisp.
- Optionally, squeeze some lemon juice over the chicken and green beans before serving. Enjoy your wholesome dinner!
Notes
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to ensure juiciness. Marinating the chicken breast beforehand can enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, green beans, quick dinner, healthy recipe