Description
Chicken Green Beans and Potatoes is a hearty one-pot meal featuring juicy chicken, crisp green beans, and tender potatoes, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Wash the green beans and trim the ends. Dice the potatoes into equal chunks.
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken dry, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Sauté garlic: Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil until shimmering. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Cook the chicken: Add seasoned chicken to the skillet, searing for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Add potatoes: Once browned, add diced potatoes with a splash of water or broth. Cover and steam for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Incorporate green beans: Stir in fresh green beans and cook together for an additional 5 minutes until bright green but still crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Swap in seasonal vegetables like carrots or zucchini for added flavor. For added spice, consider using crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.