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Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans

One pan, 25 minutes, and it looks like you tried. The garlic butter sauce is simple enough for a Tuesday but good enough for guests — my mother-in-law asked for this recipe, which tells you everything.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken strips with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the green beans and cook 5-6 minutes, stirring, until bright green and crisp-tender.
  4. Add the garlic and stir 30 seconds until fragrant — not brown.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet. Squeeze the lemon juice over everything, toss to coat, and sprinkle with parsley.