Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Bean Skillet

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Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450 grams) chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups green beans, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
2. Start by washing and trimming the green beans. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).
3. Cook the Chicken:
4. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
5. Add Garlic and Green Beans:
6. Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
7. Add the green beans to the skillet, and stir to combine. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the green beans are tender but still bright green.
8. Add Lemon and Butter:
9. Once the green beans are cooked, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken and green beans in the lemon butter sauce. Allow everything to cook for another minute to meld the flavors. #easyrecipesathome #easyrecipeideas #quickrecipe #delicious #chicken #beans