Description
A simple and delicious one-pan meal featuring garlic chicken breast and fresh green beans, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl or a resealable plastic bag and pour the garlic mixture over them. Make sure the chicken is well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken breasts and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the green beans and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the green beans. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and the green beans are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight.
- You can substitute the green beans with asparagus or broccoli for a different vegetable option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: Salt to taste
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg