Description
One Skillet Chicken with Green Beans and Mushrooms is a delightful, quick meal that transforms busy weeknights into gourmet dining experiences. This one-pan wonder features tender, golden-browned chicken paired with crisp green beans and earthy mushrooms, all cooked together for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for impressing family or guests while treating yourself to a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and trim the green beans; slice the mushrooms and mince the garlic while letting chicken breasts sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme; sear each side for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Add Garlic & Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the remaining oil. Sauté for about 3 minutes until soft.
- Incorporate Green Beans: Add green beans to the skillet and stir for another 5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Combine & Simmer: Return chicken to the skillet with chicken broth. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Serve & Enjoy: Plate your dish or serve directly from the skillet, drizzling any remaining juices on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg