Description

This Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans recipe is a true weeknight hero, delivering big flavor with minimal fuss. It’s a complete meal cooked in a single pan, making cleanup a breeze and ensuring you get a delicious, healthy dinner on the table even on your busiest evenings. Perfect for families, this dish combines tender chicken with crisp-tender green beans, all coated in a savory garlic butter sauce. It’s a wholesome and satisfying option that doesn’t compromise on taste, proving that healthy eating can be incredibly enjoyable and straightforward.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 F (200 C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If very thick, slice horizontally or pound gently to an even thickness. Place the prepared chicken on one side of your lined baking sheet.

3. Trim the ends off your fresh green beans. Arrange the trimmed green beans on the other side of the baking sheet, separate from the chicken.

4. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the melted butter. Stir everything together until well combined.

5. Drizzle about half of the garlic butter mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated. Then, drizzle the remaining garlic butter mixture over the green beans, tossing them gently on the baking sheet to ensure every bean is glistening with the flavorful sauce.

6. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 F (74 C) and the green beans are tender-crisp.

7. Once cooked, remove the baking sheet from the oven. If desired, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy, flavorful one-pan meal!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: main dish
Method: roasting
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving

Keywords: chicken, green beans, garlic butter, one pan, weeknight, healthy, easy, dinner, meal prep, family friendly