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Easy Chicken and Green Beans Skillet

Quick chicken breast and green beans skillet dinner tossed in a savory garlic soy pan sauce. Healthy, homey, and perfect for busy weeknights — ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Home-style
Calories: 285

Ingredients

  • lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp sesame oil (optional)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl

Method

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Toss chicken with ½ tsp salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear 4–5 minutes until mostly cooked.
  • Add remaining ½ tbsp oil and green beans with ¼ tsp salt. Cook 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  • Whisk broth, soy, vinegar, cornstarch, and garlic. Pour into skillet and stir 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats chicken and beans. Add sesame oil if using.
  • Check seasoning and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 36gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Thin sauce with extra broth; thicken with another ½ tsp cornstarch in cold water. Add chili flakes for heat or lemon zest for brightness. Keep leftovers and sauce separate for best texture.
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