Description

This Skillet Garlic Lemon Butter Chicken with Green Beans is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender, seared chicken breasts infused with zesty lemon butter and aromatic garlic, complemented by crisp green beans and smoky turkey bacon bits. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a healthy, vibrant, and wholesome dinner option perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein and Vegetables

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and washed
2 smoked turkey bacon slices, chopped

Flavors and Seasonings

3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (natural)
3 tablespoons plant-based butter
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley or thyme), chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking Oils

1 tablespoon olive oil (natural)

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Trim and wash the green beans. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with sea salt and black pepper. Mince garlic and finely chop fresh herbs.
Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped smoked turkey bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon bits and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
Sear the Chicken: Using the same skillet, add seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent lightly with foil to keep warm.
Sauté Garlic and Green Beans: Add minced garlic to the skillet with reserved oil and bacon fat. Sauté for one minute until fragrant. Add green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and just tender, about 4 minutes.
Create Lemon Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to low. Stir in plant-based butter, fresh lemon juice, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and fresh herbs. Let butter melt gently, infusing the sauce with flavors.
Combine and Finish: Return chicken and crispy smoked turkey bacon bits to the skillet. Spoon lemon butter sauce over all to coat well. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to marry flavors, then remove from heat and serve.

Notes

Choose fresh green beans and garlic for the best flavor and texture.
Do not overcrowd the pan; sear chicken in batches if needed to get a nice golden crust.
Use room temperature chicken to ensure even cooking and prevent drying out.
Let the chicken rest covered off the heat to retain juices after cooking.
Adjust acidity by adding more lemon juice or a pinch of salt as needed for balance.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken, lemon butter chicken, garlic chicken, green beans, one-pan dinner, quick dinner, healthy meal, plant-based butter, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, smoked turkey bacon