Description
A flavorful and satisfying dish of Garlic Chicken and Green Beans, perfect for a wholesome meal. Tender chicken breasts in a savory garlic sauce served with crisp green beans seasoned with aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
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For the chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts, butterflied into 4 pieces
- Salt & pepper, for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion, about 1 small onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped, or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme or poultry seasoning
For the green beans:
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 lemon, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Butterfly the chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, then cook in a pan until golden.
- Make the Garlic Sauce: Sauté onions, garlic, add chicken broth, thyme, and simmer.
- Cook the Green Beans: Sauté garlic, add green beans, seasonings, water, and simmer.
- Combine and Serve: Thicken sauce, add chicken back, simmer briefly, then serve with green beans and lemon wedges.
Notes
- If using frozen green beans, adjust the liquid content and cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 279 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 258mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
