Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken Breast with Green Beans
Juicy chicken breast seared in a garlic butter sauce alongside tender green beans and cherry tomatoes. A fast, single-skillet dinner ready in 25 minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
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The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Swap green beans for zucchini or broccoli florets depending on what is in your fridge.
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Instructions
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Next: Pat 180g chicken breast dry with paper…
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Pat 180g chicken breast dry with paper…
Pat 180g chicken breast dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a…
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C) for 2 minutes until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add the chicken breast to the hot…
Add the chicken breast to the hot skillet and cook untouched for 6 minutes until browned underneath.
Look for: browned underneath
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Flip the chicken breast over and lower…
Flip the chicken breast over and lower the heat to medium.
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Add 1 cup green beans
Add 1 cup green beans, 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, 2 pcs garlic clove (minced), and 1 tsp butter directly into the pan around the chicken.
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Sauté the vegetables and cook the chicken…
Sauté the vegetables and cook the chicken for another 6 to 8 minutes, stirring the vegetables occasionally, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and tomatoes begin to burst.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and tomatoes begin to burst
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Remove the skillet from heat and let…
Remove the skillet from heat and let the chicken rest in the pan juices for 3 minutes before serving.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Serve hot
Serve hot. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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